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 6605340 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 47479517 epoch_slot_no: 218717 block_no: 6605163 slot_leader_id: 4569206 size: 7009 time: 2021-12-09 10:30:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3d66b64506c358e15c592a17d29d37d92eb35ca35a6a6130eef22f9141485acBlock Operator
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