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 6630612 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 48000798 epoch_slot_no: 307998 block_no: 6630435 slot_leader_id: 5385987 size: 6706 time: 2021-12-15 11:18:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x769757ae1facab207760eaad2a6bf39178b10a5e5bad60c3138c9f8b56850af0Block Operator
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