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 6605114 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47474339 epoch_slot_no: 213539 block_no: 6604937 slot_leader_id: 5138586 size: 7083 time: 2021-12-09 09:03:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9d36472f0fe5b2c07b6557692a2ab5eaf5a9633618d637608cd6d6be5c62578Block Operator
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