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 6614686 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 47671208 epoch_slot_no: 410408 block_no: 6614509 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 38987 time: 2021-12-11 15:44:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aafb5a8d2fe887a95a650ce19a76cf733d81d71dea624e30d8e4b425a383b0bBlock Operator
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