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 6624560 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 47870284 epoch_slot_no: 177484 block_no: 6624383 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 14553 time: 2021-12-13 23:02:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb4e07a11c45bc9b68d5199e7b92cb06701c31b9fa2612b7512ce5072b360a8aBlock Operator
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