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 6615232 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 47682759 epoch_slot_no: 421959 block_no: 6615055 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 29278 time: 2021-12-11 18:57:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b7e2f077b40bcb2e7e67a45493cb4d7fa0197d7592b02018aa46621f1d3fb39Block Operator
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