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 6605913 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 47492441 epoch_slot_no: 231641 block_no: 6605736 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 54536 time: 2021-12-09 14:05:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x857798643c153e6e65a2ab0e1c4ba2f0551aa1542a44e60c4b902c891a6d365dBlock Operator
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