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 6626574 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 47915792 epoch_slot_no: 222992 block_no: 6626397 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 8769 time: 2021-12-14 11:41:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfac08f3b068eb92c12e9bd4f324108480d81742f548f861e4524983bca2b369aBlock Operator
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