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 6616229 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 47703379 epoch_slot_no: 10579 block_no: 6616052 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 35925 time: 2021-12-12 00:41:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90331387b95003d1a747a8970b226209c78a9cdf6d6d48aa8ecab0bed62fd291Block Operator
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