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 6615596 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 47690162 epoch_slot_no: 429362 block_no: 6615419 slot_leader_id: 5014127 size: 1995 time: 2021-12-11 21:00:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98fe60c6ca1788e18b9e829f2f4b370e415eaf72ea3dd63f36e70c7e57ffa2e7Block Operator
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