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 6612357 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 47623819 epoch_slot_no: 363019 block_no: 6612180 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 9068 time: 2021-12-11 02:35:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5efa0ebddfffd2d8b0ad8de11acdbc574df4e655c6d7cd0d17209a3b83ebb772Block Operator
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