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 6626263 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 47908304 epoch_slot_no: 215504 block_no: 6626086 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 47968 time: 2021-12-14 09:36:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd12f906d111fa3e627d23870a1087a0b0e7aecdbce5d1153e838c97342e2458Block Operator
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