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 6608194 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 47538321 epoch_slot_no: 277521 block_no: 6608017 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 5275 time: 2021-12-10 02:50:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17851c8b93a5473e53145b6e2bdb706a21843321819e02f13e6159dc981fb76aBlock Operator
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