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 6616646 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 47711310 epoch_slot_no: 18510 block_no: 6616469 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 37556 time: 2021-12-12 02:53:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e09638ddcaa2676968c87fa13447ed94ca9e834e432ac4e2cefd892e5bec22fBlock Operator
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