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 6627260 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 47930706 epoch_slot_no: 237906 block_no: 6627083 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 51485 time: 2021-12-14 15:49:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedafaaa0ca109d8c0f26e3933da446cb0fb21dbce426cb8f22cb7121264a8d54Block Operator
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