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 6614238 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47662056 epoch_slot_no: 401256 block_no: 6614061 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 12221 time: 2021-12-11 13:12:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0250f799d1b48a612e9ebe52151c9805d5c665ea45c650a86e07e43d28b0e5a4Block Operator
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