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 6616423 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47706869 epoch_slot_no: 14069 block_no: 6616246 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 13599 time: 2021-12-12 01:39:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3977ab9ea401650fc0b43794c29beffd2188ba518adea121963ea8f39213cd90Block Operator
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