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 6612385 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47624369 epoch_slot_no: 363569 block_no: 6612208 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 11488 time: 2021-12-11 02:44:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34742158a094e35c4a1d047135060916c4d714833e2185b41f6718c10157ce98Block Operator
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