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 6628760 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 47963341 epoch_slot_no: 270541 block_no: 6628583 slot_leader_id: 4787080 size: 14486 time: 2021-12-15 00:53:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d6fc266cb9940ce56339337d24ea3acaff357b39d39265f2125b292935a2893Block Operator
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