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 6628217 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 47951172 epoch_slot_no: 258372 block_no: 6628040 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 62258 time: 2021-12-14 21:31:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a595b0c5a59587d27b13b8bd69ce4e21b67b840997ff1f9ea8b76d5474a1d01Block Operator
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