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 6609302 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 47561415 epoch_slot_no: 300615 block_no: 6609125 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 13646 time: 2021-12-10 09:15:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35158fd06a79391ee97426db40c2c9622def31acbfd40d2f95250fca21d2b0f8Block Operator
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