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 6630656 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48001621 epoch_slot_no: 308821 block_no: 6630479 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 8029 time: 2021-12-15 11:31:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf53bfb7d06a0921f7738cbbc6fcbdab2a627a77dfdb3190f516eeec427713bcfBlock Operator
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