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 6632468 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48037435 epoch_slot_no: 344635 block_no: 6632291 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 34453 time: 2021-12-15 21:28:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc835a8abbb92ddc93a7ae410eb3987e7c9feb8b36024d1b6b242f29358bdc79Block Operator
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