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 6633277 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 48054153 epoch_slot_no: 361353 block_no: 6633100 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 18582 time: 2021-12-16 02:07:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e8ba51c786023f8d47c0fea386bf03c7ff5e7595ba7a570e52bdfcfdaf0b7e4Block Operator
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