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 6627581 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 47938082 epoch_slot_no: 245282 block_no: 6627404 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 34278 time: 2021-12-14 17:52:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c5cbea95beb3482ee4f4ed55f0465a0a63440756ef2927f370039a38c7b02aeBlock Operator
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