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 6615261 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 47683412 epoch_slot_no: 422612 block_no: 6615084 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 72300 time: 2021-12-11 19:08:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2c787e5fd13899764eb394a49c0cb221129fdb3c99ad9d2e25e0a5b19d83b71Block Operator
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