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 6606829 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 47510868 epoch_slot_no: 250068 block_no: 6606652 slot_leader_id: 5938797 size: 27466 time: 2021-12-09 19:12:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba1a90b8b7182b374cbe31c9fc472f21734f6d5564ae1bf4e37935c2b816fc28Block Operator
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