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 6633153 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 48052081 epoch_slot_no: 359281 block_no: 6632976 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 20232 time: 2021-12-16 01:32:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x094104a1b24193801be6200151124882f133f330dbc0b46370aa2756ae3e73d0Block Operator
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