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 6628740 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 47962926 epoch_slot_no: 270126 block_no: 6628563 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 20663 time: 2021-12-15 00:46:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d86059735e9b341438998d06d08fe7a7cd20148abd5b2a332712dbf1339c54dBlock Operator
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