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 6631051 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48009140 epoch_slot_no: 316340 block_no: 6630874 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 9624 time: 2021-12-15 13:37:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d3fa5a35c36b6142440f24afd42c5b205ceb81453934d5120f89e53b4147e2bBlock Operator
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