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 6629163 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 47971539 epoch_slot_no: 278739 block_no: 6628986 slot_leader_id: 4583947 size: 48721 time: 2021-12-15 03:10:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcfd3f01a070eb16711f5d838fa9eff573fd835fc171349d8bea0937c2b53160Block Operator
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