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 6628768 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 47963471 epoch_slot_no: 270671 block_no: 6628591 slot_leader_id: 6300506 size: 16938 time: 2021-12-15 00:56:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc38553ce8597eb5387ff1c2f134a9a688c5dd3503b2e9ca8eb6d91aa7e8a0b20Block Operator
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