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 6616550 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 47709330 epoch_slot_no: 16530 block_no: 6616373 slot_leader_id: 5493217 size: 3215 time: 2021-12-12 02:20:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68bceae4797197e1c9de4d96ca4cf1ce24aa3c0f85a58fa21802763bd8537a1Block Operator
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