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 6628337 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 47953717 epoch_slot_no: 260917 block_no: 6628160 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 68368 time: 2021-12-14 22:13:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe453f12ea0d2dd4cd0902fac38b9ea2acea23a9083da1000b6f17790a3d6459fBlock Operator
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