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 6612748 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 47631679 epoch_slot_no: 370879 block_no: 6612571 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 39368 time: 2021-12-11 04:46:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x006fee0e916dfcfc2405b82cd6568f05c2e9b7c147075d5ed7b2c81d0b779260Block Operator
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