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 6616190 Details
Epoch: 308Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 47702585
epoch_slot_no: 9785
block_no: 6616013
slot_leader_id: 6447667
size: 30554
time: 2021-12-12 00:27:56
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa7a0484d60d0d2aeb66da9b70a5bf7221fd2c67e2df711d55e817154f6d9c122
Block Operator
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