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 6610208 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 93 slot_no: 47579859 epoch_slot_no: 319059 block_no: 6610031 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 71951 time: 2021-12-10 14:22:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10fd175eb9c5e5cfcf4ff8bc9f68c27484c23e4445f3e94e4b0edecac7f6b0b3Block Operator
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