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 6632506 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 48038296 epoch_slot_no: 345496 block_no: 6632329 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 58304 time: 2021-12-15 21:43:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa2d969d1b86be30baf845c2b930aefed13937fb5803c7a0d0f3e7a4ff27befeBlock Operator
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