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 6609197 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 47559629 epoch_slot_no: 298829 block_no: 6609020 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 37641 time: 2021-12-10 08:45:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf50669829b2b5765eb590f1b61e91a2720c7a91cf00abe23c20537c8f74b6ccfBlock Operator
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