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 6610497 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 47585768 epoch_slot_no: 324968 block_no: 6610320 slot_leader_id: 5533443 size: 15969 time: 2021-12-10 16:00:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb450e99962e3c694d5134e08b3befc2b2e18ca0c80e919d23eb21088feb273cBlock Operator
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