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 6602327 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 47414180 epoch_slot_no: 153380 block_no: 6602150 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 3589 time: 2021-12-08 16:21:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a6fcac31e3d0d83ce0993858dea66b5c3dc826dfe1152c7e52394be997eb492Block Operator
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