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 6616135 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 47701609 epoch_slot_no: 8809 block_no: 6615958 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 7245 time: 2021-12-12 00:11:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cca3feb9967f86ae12eba5d5513278f4aa3e1e8f6ed45ab12ddc00084c83913Block Operator
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