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 6606708 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 47508457 epoch_slot_no: 247657 block_no: 6606531 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 16203 time: 2021-12-09 18:32:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e2a601596f6953e1d9613e506f0fb3923f0e75119a7b4add4d29911967c6fa6Block Operator
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