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 6616652 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 47711403 epoch_slot_no: 18603 block_no: 6616475 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 1639 time: 2021-12-12 02:54:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x626144c4f972318add6a8340c476ec41dbd21c47dd2c0547c9233a12fa62fbc0Block Operator
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