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 6611362 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 47603144 epoch_slot_no: 342344 block_no: 6611185 slot_leader_id: 5769652 size: 38251 time: 2021-12-10 20:50:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9641b1031c98e2e0c081d9eca9572d3b585e119d86a1d79b7272e3bae3ba94cBlock Operator
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