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 6602398 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 101 slot_no: 47415346 epoch_slot_no: 154546 block_no: 6602221 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 47915 time: 2021-12-08 16:40:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdde2e5f854ad68757b5009cf048553ae1f5bc5a90f04d015218a9d4386c63d44Block Operator
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