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 6628293 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 47952679 epoch_slot_no: 259879 block_no: 6628116 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 70788 time: 2021-12-14 21:56:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a87436c5614c1fef359e6e845b59f788b7090fdea4199cd693204276fb046fBlock Operator
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