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 6602073 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 47408963 epoch_slot_no: 148163 block_no: 6601896 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 6195 time: 2021-12-08 14:54:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7a114d0641261e6ce55e3c6f94c3c2699b16149c7b5a577a85dbb957ebc2fceBlock Operator
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