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 6615343 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 47684860 epoch_slot_no: 424060 block_no: 6615166 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 26702 time: 2021-12-11 19:32:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x719c8b134a2e4653468f564083036551cb0514411667cce0aab9747ceb89ff03Block Operator
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