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 6616475 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 47707867 epoch_slot_no: 15067 block_no: 6616298 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 11614 time: 2021-12-12 01:55:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x531b6e95f6d0fd806167744dbacb430db8acf80c0d7d95332761ce5690369789Block Operator
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