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 6616152 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 47701901 epoch_slot_no: 9101 block_no: 6615975 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 72112 time: 2021-12-12 00:16:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x559e2991e1bc977f994fa7eef259859ca23a1f53dc514d65df50f70f53c1e436Block Operator
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