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 6629275 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 47974171 epoch_slot_no: 281371 block_no: 6629098 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 1044 time: 2021-12-15 03:54:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8486bf3da5d18812304d6a095aeb2a7dd76dd34e699ab35942df8e5b2f12115cBlock Operator
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