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 6626438 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 47912616 epoch_slot_no: 219816 block_no: 6626261 slot_leader_id: 4982193 size: 18061 time: 2021-12-14 10:48:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b6acee54d60943dcee373b5f18ef893ddeaec3773917d5a846601899bd881e9Block Operator
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