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 6616074 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 47700409 epoch_slot_no: 7609 block_no: 6615897 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 30916 time: 2021-12-11 23:51:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x518b1b8c298a676f9fe191f89f210ea99d5eb289050dc0222edb6d75de96a1dbBlock Operator
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