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 6632262 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 48033262 epoch_slot_no: 340462 block_no: 6632085 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 72407 time: 2021-12-15 20:19:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x385bcefd598c18a4141e7d05ce653f67c87d2a2b604ac93e475ce9a1ce2cf164Block Operator
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