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 6610611 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 47588094 epoch_slot_no: 327294 block_no: 6610434 slot_leader_id: 5447590 size: 23629 time: 2021-12-10 16:39:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc4a22daf6a2d06593ea99670ca1212d27436cdc1667b86881671336e3ae01d9Block Operator
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