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 6610136 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 47578280 epoch_slot_no: 317480 block_no: 6609959 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 29005 time: 2021-12-10 13:56:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb30da7ee470e44bc75a13a285529a9b8c89930ad161de028a1dd85a29245ea74Block Operator
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