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 6604016 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47450043 epoch_slot_no: 189243 block_no: 6603839 slot_leader_id: 4557189 size: 13307 time: 2021-12-09 02:18:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x345f25f88f287a0d00533205e2c9e7cde23162a80f058eab1b51d52f79b709baBlock Operator
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