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 6603251 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 47433313 epoch_slot_no: 172513 block_no: 6603074 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 71534 time: 2021-12-08 21:40:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedae4acd1851f1073b54e46784fbb4369243be68c4d1e56ae493a8eb3cde41d7Block Operator
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