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 6602673 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 47421110 epoch_slot_no: 160310 block_no: 6602496 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 4068 time: 2021-12-08 18:16:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d7362f33dfcca600c65d4a63889e5fae460a753b2f38da4c7fec34d6083686aBlock Operator
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