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 6609607 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 47567539 epoch_slot_no: 306739 block_no: 6609430 slot_leader_id: 4561601 size: 17299 time: 2021-12-10 10:57:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x541a82ed7d9c9381c12a4b8577ad8f50ba9ce179084cf99fe77fef37a67de45eBlock Operator
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