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 6616390 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47706385 epoch_slot_no: 13585 block_no: 6616213 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 12997 time: 2021-12-12 01:31:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9e159539bcbc3c4f81661264ffb2a4ca1b097abd49e2bda3de1b2e74da39a7eBlock Operator
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