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 6601945 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 125 slot_no: 47406143 epoch_slot_no: 145343 block_no: 6601768 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 65285 time: 2021-12-08 14:07:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb551232f81c059d3c2f0969798af84f0d940b57b843206633b63ac400e075619Block Operator
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