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 6625315 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 47887289 epoch_slot_no: 194489 block_no: 6625138 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 52213 time: 2021-12-14 03:46:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d3219060f3d87e75a1963629bad603f638c535890b92bc5721f2d78fd6567ddBlock Operator
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