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 6608989 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 47555413 epoch_slot_no: 294613 block_no: 6608812 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 19726 time: 2021-12-10 07:35:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b737cd18b0b5c125929d940e55696d38e77d6502b2b3b578b41240e95a57c25Block Operator
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