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 6633802 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 48064233 epoch_slot_no: 371433 block_no: 6633625 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 2583 time: 2021-12-16 04:55:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f022137397adf1c361bf94e5ef67a97a9a37b078b415176b2a711890527d495Block Operator
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