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 6625501 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 47891721 epoch_slot_no: 198921 block_no: 6625324 slot_leader_id: 5266164 size: 27757 time: 2021-12-14 05:00:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80cb9f9fed6bbbd142f966f7918b851672398ecd866ae304598fa73d5c190c74Block Operator
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