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 6631989 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 48027743 epoch_slot_no: 334943 block_no: 6631812 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 35299 time: 2021-12-15 18:47:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc41f4c23a988f2a2f5d13e996fbbc7f98c31e35e2c6f7bf908d0defa8ec8bf82Block Operator
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