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 6609144 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47558460 epoch_slot_no: 297660 block_no: 6608967 slot_leader_id: 6003251 size: 8707 time: 2021-12-10 08:25:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa48fc1870d978f8ebfac682455861be952a0694866c30d13fdf88a22bf56ecd4Block Operator
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