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 6628770 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 47963489 epoch_slot_no: 270689 block_no: 6628593 slot_leader_id: 5688135 size: 24522 time: 2021-12-15 00:56:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc620441bc15980dccc8d76afc57345f01fbdb0e55cf675841b84d882b11aa136Block Operator
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