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 6603489 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47438232 epoch_slot_no: 177432 block_no: 6603312 slot_leader_id: 6519574 size: 9992 time: 2021-12-08 23:02:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0636addefa425390e4a5e956c486317cb5e4e2135dbf680acb330563dc394be9Block Operator
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