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 6612659 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 47629682 epoch_slot_no: 368882 block_no: 6612482 slot_leader_id: 5518102 size: 20075 time: 2021-12-11 04:12:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xada054b1a924fee4b73a116ef9d6dd1391e1e02de214575dc28265eb464dabdaBlock Operator
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