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 6600325 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 47372379 epoch_slot_no: 111579 block_no: 6600148 slot_leader_id: 6380515 size: 17183 time: 2021-12-08 04:44:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb5cc6e7645efa8579dacb9fcd3e8120a38f2a901114aac52a6876d21e3589e3Block Operator
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