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 6612960 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47636537 epoch_slot_no: 375737 block_no: 6612783 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 7786 time: 2021-12-11 06:07:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fb8540981fc04d73e8536b8c1293184000e89fb4c35e292efda6028fa888c1fBlock Operator
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