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 6626940 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 47923612 epoch_slot_no: 230812 block_no: 6626763 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 49441 time: 2021-12-14 13:51:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8cac01f4ec7f47d2ff8dbf0890aa9f67b2fe5997c02a3e7a496c333615ac0edBlock Operator
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