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 6626662 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47917676 epoch_slot_no: 224876 block_no: 6626485 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 21892 time: 2021-12-14 12:12:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb985f9a3811599011a2e73f7a74159a30a4854c5b6c57b7e51c3aa3866847a1dBlock Operator
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