A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6623906 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 47856569 epoch_slot_no: 163769 block_no: 6623729 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 2825 time: 2021-12-13 19:14:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe496a97db8a9c78d2b2c581d5390ec20624374dead55af4572d168535604e3f7Block Operator
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