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 6630038 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 47989084 epoch_slot_no: 296284 block_no: 6629861 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 72360 time: 2021-12-15 08:02:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ada3744f8592a44c08b1da00b36c6861f202b2f8df8a962bb9fb0e5343a6622Block Operator
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