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 6627338 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47932414 epoch_slot_no: 239614 block_no: 6627161 slot_leader_id: 4577316 size: 21666 time: 2021-12-14 16:18:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x360b41abea53f2ca453d724f4b78f0f9d3d4585b8820290e3c80affd3e61133dBlock Operator
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