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 6633023 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 48049363 epoch_slot_no: 356563 block_no: 6632846 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 27883 time: 2021-12-16 00:47:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf97b1a3bc3a9e68bfc7e8251e0d04684d528453d9f8a0ad838ba7b9414013385Block Operator
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