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 6606252 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 47499585 epoch_slot_no: 238785 block_no: 6606075 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 22089 time: 2021-12-09 16:04:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf06288de3d43fa7e99b7868c8503d9259ac2ed668423a191e5ca9402bfe56fd3Block Operator
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