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 6627589 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 47938169 epoch_slot_no: 245369 block_no: 6627412 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 39809 time: 2021-12-14 17:54:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75545e79079e4576bc5eb1badf476d56d092a43d82b29b27fe91fa4d3837250fBlock Operator
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