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 6629359 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 47975605 epoch_slot_no: 282805 block_no: 6629182 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 291 time: 2021-12-15 04:18:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x715fa472d11b9605a18ed57e8889dda0d9d51ea6ea42da09a6a721c0351f296dBlock Operator
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