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 6611714 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 47610284 epoch_slot_no: 349484 block_no: 6611537 slot_leader_id: 5937944 size: 32853 time: 2021-12-10 22:49:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0ca34b5f78915c0c35deec4908460a5c5ca3a6c1e587b634cfe32a1839529e3Block Operator
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