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 6605418 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 47481406 epoch_slot_no: 220606 block_no: 6605241 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 58038 time: 2021-12-09 11:01:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd72bbb2f406018341bf86b904b53ff2a71799d6e403d01e3760cf0e0f96a3249Block Operator
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