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 6628557 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 47958860 epoch_slot_no: 266060 block_no: 6628380 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 4434 time: 2021-12-14 23:39:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36d7d3e264595c44a6387b1af7b7894d30b6d34dc7a7288e9ce6979c4afb4dcbBlock Operator
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