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 6605719 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 47488265 epoch_slot_no: 227465 block_no: 6605542 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 3045 time: 2021-12-09 12:55:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa740bdbd850b248d6c24d1d358b27c2b3f9278b1da6b3b40b5fef97cf16f4d19Block Operator
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