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 6631385 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 48015511 epoch_slot_no: 322711 block_no: 6631208 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 59909 time: 2021-12-15 15:23:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ffe45bcd3e5cd007a6459bdc6a18c0344a3e468a098fa0c6cd6a19c286b2896Block Operator
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