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 6631754 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48022618 epoch_slot_no: 329818 block_no: 6631577 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 2708 time: 2021-12-15 17:21:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe71d94a55b2ea6eca88ad9568c756253826452d18606fc2f26c414f2e4335e64Block Operator
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