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 6601995 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 47407256 epoch_slot_no: 146456 block_no: 6601818 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 3354 time: 2021-12-08 14:25:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3555ae6ced255d41733bad8e2c44b37358f1887583920fb805e0b0b1e3e40d4eBlock Operator
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