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 6613271 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 47642306 epoch_slot_no: 381506 block_no: 6613094 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 3582 time: 2021-12-11 07:43:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36e480d36f21cd90870d98e0e28f730cf4926197c9fb44dee5126260ae6a45a0Block Operator
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