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 6601684 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 123 slot_no: 47400677 epoch_slot_no: 139877 block_no: 6601507 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 71100 time: 2021-12-08 12:36:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dc6f85fe5d46c240145f5eada5d23eaf912839ba6e4f88619f93e78eb61cb4bBlock Operator
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