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 6603620 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 47440730 epoch_slot_no: 179930 block_no: 6603443 slot_leader_id: 5619883 size: 646 time: 2021-12-08 23:43:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97ffea0072d75e3ff9386a63dad6ba72475666bef31250d453a1d36a7a4179c7Block Operator
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