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 6603448 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 47437437 epoch_slot_no: 176637 block_no: 6603271 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 14442 time: 2021-12-08 22:48:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b6701965b7231c04d4a9e6955cfa9d6613bcf18efa520b22c5b1a4b56a94310Block Operator
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