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 6612291 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47622358 epoch_slot_no: 361558 block_no: 6612114 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 21610 time: 2021-12-11 02:10:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4901d88c2ca9abc59e9b5428478334f9d52768f3ea66156e4775d3c6c6f664e1Block Operator
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