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 6613579 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 47648744 epoch_slot_no: 387944 block_no: 6613402 slot_leader_id: 5046607 size: 9787 time: 2021-12-11 09:30:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x649118badaf02711620d2e4ccdce2f61a95a8ae36508f0e0236c2cf06c2477f1Block Operator
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