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 6600636 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 47379253 epoch_slot_no: 118453 block_no: 6600459 slot_leader_id: 6092217 size: 6559 time: 2021-12-08 06:39:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ef4a25ded853c256de917a16a8d130c095bbe2053b748687aac5fe48ddca301Block Operator
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