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 6627167 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 47928431 epoch_slot_no: 235631 block_no: 6626990 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 72205 time: 2021-12-14 15:12:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c6811c729b3cb9c9b6fce841d3c0d7ef3e6e476042d5e9abdf5903dac313490Block Operator
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