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 6627821 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47942526 epoch_slot_no: 249726 block_no: 6627644 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 26132 time: 2021-12-14 19:06:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf32c75ebf2954fce3c0f89a444e415fb3fca63f1b44cc193b4ad55f3b8b6fb8bBlock Operator
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