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 6613159 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 47640395 epoch_slot_no: 379595 block_no: 6612982 slot_leader_id: 5922517 size: 25223 time: 2021-12-11 07:11:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb83cf682f015438f7c11de4e4aa22116a3b4781959df704de7a0b0adda015412Block Operator
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