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 6630562 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 47999778 epoch_slot_no: 306978 block_no: 6630385 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 8381 time: 2021-12-15 11:01:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85684f5ff4e903d8a6160c532e13bbd9eee9cf68ca078089a109d6ee694ae7c3Block Operator
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