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 6600419 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 47374428 epoch_slot_no: 113628 block_no: 6600242 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 18939 time: 2021-12-08 05:18:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x982e3d97fc73331834799a2c1801b6f07c29bdb1948dda809ae7c181b1c4c9eaBlock Operator
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