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 6612304 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 47622572 epoch_slot_no: 361772 block_no: 6612127 slot_leader_id: 5542395 size: 8507 time: 2021-12-11 02:14:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a0057dc8472fc200f5eb14a9bfea8db6ab3cde1e58ab2d894adf95830d781b1Block Operator
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