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 6630673 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 48001926 epoch_slot_no: 309126 block_no: 6630496 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 708 time: 2021-12-15 11:36:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67fbce15bb18b75eae146f619ce97c5a962be739aebf5bf49c640ddf5f3e54a7Block Operator
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