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 6616589 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47710233 epoch_slot_no: 17433 block_no: 6616412 slot_leader_id: 5286313 size: 17512 time: 2021-12-12 02:35:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x039da69133ac2caaf3aa140643105da21cdb71650b1fd3f4be6bb7d336e3217dBlock Operator
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