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 6628205 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 47950974 epoch_slot_no: 258174 block_no: 6628028 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 57280 time: 2021-12-14 21:27:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1a69f046794951dfbaa13694e982b124a36494cb2287a43ff48a7e2137b98dbBlock Operator
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