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 6633033 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48049535 epoch_slot_no: 356735 block_no: 6632856 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 8083 time: 2021-12-16 00:50:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c9f6f3692859c5c56e2253bebb68a3947a668425136b93626d8652017ac8597Block Operator
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