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 6616040 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 47699616 epoch_slot_no: 6816 block_no: 6615863 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 24573 time: 2021-12-11 23:38:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9328b421a0cc1465347b6104afb2c92fb92ea7ea2bc417c5f9b9da8d78b958eBlock Operator
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