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 6611009 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47596320 epoch_slot_no: 335520 block_no: 6610832 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 11192 time: 2021-12-10 18:56:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd386044182454349602c6297cb2fe0d3a7cbcd1fa247ef1dd8ad183a1423ff55Block Operator
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