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 6628669 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 47961593 epoch_slot_no: 268793 block_no: 6628492 slot_leader_id: 4584155 size: 46458 time: 2021-12-15 00:24:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994bb636df85a7c2996808001421c9097dde8a6f339907ed4cf9e23d015b6c04Block Operator
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