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 6600291 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 47371636 epoch_slot_no: 110836 block_no: 6600114 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 25472 time: 2021-12-08 04:32:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cfa34f92324849a7b599a56f59b91fa852a696c85c1b298fa4f891d18b440c6Block Operator
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