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 6601434 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47395702 epoch_slot_no: 134902 block_no: 6601257 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 14353 time: 2021-12-08 11:13:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8994f61faeccb9effa809ca1cf2fa9d95a4897d42514579756bb120ba2aea0fdBlock Operator
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