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 6611715 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 47610290 epoch_slot_no: 349490 block_no: 6611538 slot_leader_id: 5907585 size: 5869 time: 2021-12-10 22:49:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaba2bd9cc39e927ff283a308b4bf0edcc8a36f5f269acb225dd9600d8554fe57Block Operator
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