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 6611194 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 47600069 epoch_slot_no: 339269 block_no: 6611017 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 67573 time: 2021-12-10 19:59:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e97aff64657ceab2a83f4c196a925467336359f9b59c3667f1c5c59b21e554cBlock Operator
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