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 6628880 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 47965951 epoch_slot_no: 273151 block_no: 6628703 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 36598 time: 2021-12-15 01:37:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64ec480a0b2b487a3239c4c373a17e04ed7ff654a00baaa5498573b581071dcfBlock Operator
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