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 6608872 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 47552919 epoch_slot_no: 292119 block_no: 6608695 slot_leader_id: 4861365 size: 38749 time: 2021-12-10 06:53:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4798dcf0d7397737708d9eff45d1e54858d0db6f006c90ec1a36077b947ef15Block Operator
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