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 6630409 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 47996525 epoch_slot_no: 303725 block_no: 6630232 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 45435 time: 2021-12-15 10:06:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02a080dd90f5bc2a8c9bc208728c6ec286be13e8649215815067350e7b5f3feeBlock Operator
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