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 6627809 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 47942332 epoch_slot_no: 249532 block_no: 6627632 slot_leader_id: 4622010 size: 27875 time: 2021-12-14 19:03:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x977a5af703ab333ebb391302a0a2161945b7c3da8feeba484b11deb79d079649Block Operator
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