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 6604830 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 47467493 epoch_slot_no: 206693 block_no: 6604653 slot_leader_id: 4595060 size: 4149 time: 2021-12-09 07:09:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x937d0162b4f667f9adc26b17fa1c04fe17009e20a99e28ad86f756b60846faefBlock Operator
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