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 6628339 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 47953770 epoch_slot_no: 260970 block_no: 6628162 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 32867 time: 2021-12-14 22:14:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd022cb5bdf1a825d995675a39a6c2ac8e6e6fcc1d81dcf48aa844eaec4933c14Block Operator
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