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 6612340 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47623326 epoch_slot_no: 362526 block_no: 6612163 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 12772 time: 2021-12-11 02:26:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74fe649e6cffc8a92fae977a117a200a65c04983b016508cddc5f1b2349e64bcBlock Operator
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