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 6616398 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 47706498 epoch_slot_no: 13698 block_no: 6616221 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 3338 time: 2021-12-12 01:33:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98845824fc5d7d43d2ac4320800007907e7529bef2b870fdb904513d2b2a6e02Block Operator
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