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 6629648 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 47980897 epoch_slot_no: 288097 block_no: 6629471 slot_leader_id: 5900283 size: 8305 time: 2021-12-15 05:46:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9046308e6eb741382c4eebccf25157919806295a107e3ca4d7c6f3034994bd1Block Operator
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