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 6616357 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47705863 epoch_slot_no: 13063 block_no: 6616180 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 16877 time: 2021-12-12 01:22:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89a98dc7daf1abd6f863c30abd23333541be37f1aea7224407e0fb1f74c15275Block Operator
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