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 6601263 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47392197 epoch_slot_no: 131397 block_no: 6601086 slot_leader_id: 6491477 size: 22580 time: 2021-12-08 10:14:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f8cff3e0829f30b450ebabe3599ddd9e915bcf3392b72b309736632a9ff5d0eBlock Operator
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