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 6627605 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 47938450 epoch_slot_no: 245650 block_no: 6627428 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 30121 time: 2021-12-14 17:59:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71ca6c3b49f398ee51b6412b06b18bf0e1870f533294af137245b7edda380708Block Operator
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