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 6612409 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 47624806 epoch_slot_no: 364006 block_no: 6612232 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 46039 time: 2021-12-11 02:51:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cfa0c6688222f5ece3e161d1fe2abf3285abb6ef370b4b71a7e83cd59f8c20bBlock Operator
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