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 6607834 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 47531489 epoch_slot_no: 270689 block_no: 6607657 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 36716 time: 2021-12-10 00:56:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x143088779c8937e77478784da184eacf083a9227c0974d1fe0f972c3b8092386Block Operator
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