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 6608508 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 47545237 epoch_slot_no: 284437 block_no: 6608331 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 36737 time: 2021-12-10 04:45:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63c66ca8f84271809f17c21d72c9b35082f09060c469b20e021a0496f3301a82Block Operator
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