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 6628043 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 47947274 epoch_slot_no: 254474 block_no: 6627866 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 69376 time: 2021-12-14 20:26:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c14cafd79b2422c8609a84d0ebf82eb3664c096ddbc4b8dc4d814e64b5fb280Block Operator
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