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 6628347 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 47954061 epoch_slot_no: 261261 block_no: 6628170 slot_leader_id: 5443729 size: 43364 time: 2021-12-14 22:19:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5022b5bb3709c0b8302a703ff67eb89450199089b52088b6907ad109a795279eBlock Operator
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