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 6609346 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 47562316 epoch_slot_no: 301516 block_no: 6609169 slot_leader_id: 6573846 size: 3713 time: 2021-12-10 09:30:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec50c6191d8c0ab19f104cb0acf3a0b94ed72c484191762cc384a6a8d0b39af7Block Operator
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