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 6612588 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 47628326 epoch_slot_no: 367526 block_no: 6612411 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 10812 time: 2021-12-11 03:50:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ad9caf607b874ad5c6053e93d8857c824b93e45df916a61344813a1dbb770deBlock Operator
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