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 6604670 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 47464281 epoch_slot_no: 203481 block_no: 6604493 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 33250 time: 2021-12-09 06:16:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbef69819e6f324662cf2e3c45fc36927e4e7a2c2cf2f9d7ce6dfb21ce94e72a9Block Operator
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