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 6610017 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 101 slot_no: 47576030 epoch_slot_no: 315230 block_no: 6609840 slot_leader_id: 6536968 size: 66944 time: 2021-12-10 13:18:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x279288bae952998da2737073025503debd8c5e86794dde5b4ec83b8a22cc5588Block Operator
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