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 6623997 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 47858460 epoch_slot_no: 165660 block_no: 6623820 slot_leader_id: 4556309 size: 3468 time: 2021-12-13 19:45:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe359e1e013d8767f77e4a20d9d7a26a8d2ab5d83c392000d9bf9879800fa01d5Block Operator
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