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 6600871 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 102 slot_no: 47384313 epoch_slot_no: 123513 block_no: 6600694 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 71265 time: 2021-12-08 08:03:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9523608cae2e560687946a8b38687b15f37614a4b75cbc2bd6e9713619274cb0Block Operator
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