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 6608341 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47541807 epoch_slot_no: 281007 block_no: 6608164 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 9443 time: 2021-12-10 03:48:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5238dbd2d298419af7158daedb9d5d02d965271d161a7dbc102e5571949a05feBlock Operator
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