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 6606561 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 47505418 epoch_slot_no: 244618 block_no: 6606384 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 25041 time: 2021-12-09 17:41:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b6a8cfb53da13038d4f8fa8b61aa0b2d8df844f71b95b6693a952d84b651da1Block Operator
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