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 6616637 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 47711089 epoch_slot_no: 18289 block_no: 6616460 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 34994 time: 2021-12-12 02:49:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2237b48749749985c7ec0aaf4a636378b5a771b2000e20209d4d4fa2bdb2c295Block Operator
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