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 6629087 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 47969984 epoch_slot_no: 277184 block_no: 6628910 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 5438 time: 2021-12-15 02:44:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce4e477d9a95093cfbc6297ef7681486378a72953d5a5b424e5b2af4fcc163a8Block Operator
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