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 6630018 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 47988642 epoch_slot_no: 295842 block_no: 6629841 slot_leader_id: 6588579 size: 19593 time: 2021-12-15 07:55:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd3837885f3f5ebc1622f74a57940c0b760da6f1a1e99f6342f72b9a72855ad6Block Operator
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