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 6611339 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 90 slot_no: 47602676 epoch_slot_no: 341876 block_no: 6611162 slot_leader_id: 5515076 size: 71681 time: 2021-12-10 20:42:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x194414548de479b54e9f4a8c426d0a7b53a6a959779ed6c9f7e847a1f5dff115Block Operator
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