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 6609016 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47555915 epoch_slot_no: 295115 block_no: 6608839 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 14439 time: 2021-12-10 07:43:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa0f1b494ed51fcf4b2eea5480c26ad187a42d0a5d13cb93f37f09bca1977f8Block Operator
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