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 6627243 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 47930288 epoch_slot_no: 237488 block_no: 6627066 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 45493 time: 2021-12-14 15:42:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ad8378724b3dd7da0197902fa791f91fbe68960df5efb51f36b40fa85e13b18Block Operator
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