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 6630730 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 48003107 epoch_slot_no: 310307 block_no: 6630553 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 7080 time: 2021-12-15 11:56:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc600d91300870d38bc2a075fe657f87bdb8a2b52c81b18543fa7ec1955c799aBlock Operator
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