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 6607160 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 47518164 epoch_slot_no: 257364 block_no: 6606983 slot_leader_id: 4988741 size: 24440 time: 2021-12-09 21:14:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb1a10e10ff5d8dcb26619d890b9c878121da8ae71821c8a35614e5c2739cd23Block Operator
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