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 6629517 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 47978637 epoch_slot_no: 285837 block_no: 6629340 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 12732 time: 2021-12-15 05:08:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b52bc2c1786e2bd8c5154b11d03b651d8743494907f2beccaca5051fa7bdd30Block Operator
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