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 6607324 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 47521519 epoch_slot_no: 260719 block_no: 6607147 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 5516 time: 2021-12-09 22:10:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb518222fdc432723b1f4b25923947a06b7bd46c567e02ab237297965fefd4cefBlock Operator
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