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 6610627 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 97 slot_no: 47588419 epoch_slot_no: 327619 block_no: 6610450 slot_leader_id: 4574351 size: 63514 time: 2021-12-10 16:45:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96c8bcef23c9f0a5704255ceb027ee274f34a4ad6cf4bcd1da62548f6e3b7c5bBlock Operator
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