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 6616465 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 47707758 epoch_slot_no: 14958 block_no: 6616288 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 14301 time: 2021-12-12 01:54:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d9c40cf0e99ea74ac8f07df07f5cfbaf3866fd9bb79a731f5c845f4d6790bfBlock Operator
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