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 6614479 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 47667011 epoch_slot_no: 406211 block_no: 6614302 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 28916 time: 2021-12-11 14:35:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee72b04228fc9cac33285478b581c731d5f4dc0ff5e85ebe6f2f4cd66a457ebeBlock Operator
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