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 6608694 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 47549276 epoch_slot_no: 288476 block_no: 6608517 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 7407 time: 2021-12-10 05:52:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x607d5b9696853bf0633a3848587eda153e463b2de4af2ea198a99367625f190bBlock Operator
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