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 6632457 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 48037239 epoch_slot_no: 344439 block_no: 6632280 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 72355 time: 2021-12-15 21:25:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5e9439f2562e8e9f508d3fb46e0cdb481a076734326ab8f070d07f8b3c0b978Block Operator
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