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 6604136 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 47452953 epoch_slot_no: 192153 block_no: 6603959 slot_leader_id: 4556762 size: 12745 time: 2021-12-09 03:07:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa48b4ee8f8ca5e8a5d4094ed99f624405157deba34e3a7c95881677611f9137eBlock Operator
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