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 6612167 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47619304 epoch_slot_no: 358504 block_no: 6611990 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 11621 time: 2021-12-11 01:19:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe00024244deeddee03e3b2242dccd6d779e3f53fe746dd0a0e8c38b2b1ef1a14Block Operator
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