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 6608459 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47544215 epoch_slot_no: 283415 block_no: 6608282 slot_leader_id: 5002858 size: 7037 time: 2021-12-10 04:28:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf7f8a60b5a6c01767abf8220d63b5cae6abf06249105a144381ade735b9412eBlock Operator
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