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 6632018 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 48028319 epoch_slot_no: 335519 block_no: 6631841 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 3350 time: 2021-12-15 18:56:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eaaae182ab56eb8ab3736ab57f74cb0609712dfbfa3b1e5c7433474287f887cBlock Operator
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