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 6612975 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 47636783 epoch_slot_no: 375983 block_no: 6612798 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 20927 time: 2021-12-11 06:11:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8775e233b01236299ccbb8cae22bbb3a3cc43c3e8b94e234c1024282c7e0ba4bBlock Operator
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