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 6631846 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48024525 epoch_slot_no: 331725 block_no: 6631669 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 4253 time: 2021-12-15 17:53:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee29a514d0817b6b1f763dff7afde4b265d333cf3a3a0a8e3440d9e42829b768Block Operator
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