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 6616583 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 47710123 epoch_slot_no: 17323 block_no: 6616406 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 2039 time: 2021-12-12 02:33:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x740b7abb5945fe5ec2907e53ab1f99fa6ba1c093bc06381e3d95e4a7260d1103Block Operator
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