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 6610077 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 47577170 epoch_slot_no: 316370 block_no: 6609900 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 54999 time: 2021-12-10 13:37:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa847e419a8f25bd64f64cb41099f45abcc91197c7c4fed9e9c0908d1070ad079Block Operator
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