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 6626952 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 47923893 epoch_slot_no: 231093 block_no: 6626775 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 39842 time: 2021-12-14 13:56:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6edf5b027c14bb113918ab9082aa3ea677f6c3b48cff418aa54e954f3aa9c1fBlock Operator
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