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 6605791 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47489837 epoch_slot_no: 229037 block_no: 6605614 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 12047 time: 2021-12-09 13:22:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e86ad7240a80a94c5cf2d2bb693a67bdd87237d0e70c4d5f1e2764f90d2f02eBlock Operator
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