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 6603616 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 47440661 epoch_slot_no: 179861 block_no: 6603439 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 26943 time: 2021-12-08 23:42:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f0f68a2aa4e5044819a868b7feaffb6bc01a63878eb2d29182f59502f9fca11Block Operator
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