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 6632248 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 48033100 epoch_slot_no: 340300 block_no: 6632071 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 71891 time: 2021-12-15 20:16:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75b8308e8467453f317e7c7d16e37118dd121ae121a46f7b2c5c6277d6ce07e8Block Operator
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