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 6631881 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 48025297 epoch_slot_no: 332497 block_no: 6631704 slot_leader_id: 6107026 size: 39666 time: 2021-12-15 18:06:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4303fbad0a1fefb956a3deac11d7b43b4aba811fac47fdcf0d52f90406cdfb8Block Operator
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