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 6612037 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 47616548 epoch_slot_no: 355748 block_no: 6611860 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 24228 time: 2021-12-11 00:33:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd313ff38d8430c7bd1f99baa1ac5d66b59b4ca042a694fd484ac794a2c12f961Block Operator
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