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 6612742 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 47631575 epoch_slot_no: 370775 block_no: 6612565 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 23519 time: 2021-12-11 04:44:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d368dfddee87b7322e4032747e7aa8372a32f951e5b067af14cf59c7a166a0fBlock Operator
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