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 6616340 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 47705535 epoch_slot_no: 12735 block_no: 6616163 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 31408 time: 2021-12-12 01:17:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe136d83e9bc0e7b81b1cf7c3f9138cd03c437f51c0dee460d1a360040e1138baBlock Operator
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