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 6615398 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 47686003 epoch_slot_no: 425203 block_no: 6615221 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 6228 time: 2021-12-11 19:51:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65c40cdfe13fb65cea4b3cad5d979ad17645ed43d3d53865610907a5f7a473f4Block Operator
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