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 6608953 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 47554905 epoch_slot_no: 294105 block_no: 6608776 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 17931 time: 2021-12-10 07:26:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89211766591265cd35dc4b992ded5f92081604cb846d1914e87b0ce948ec75dcBlock Operator
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