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 6607682 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 47528625 epoch_slot_no: 267825 block_no: 6607505 slot_leader_id: 6361563 size: 22323 time: 2021-12-10 00:08:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e1b50473db3f41044197068545c535acdb8a124b909e1154f997792b3e2e8d1Block Operator
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