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 6616779 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 47713925 epoch_slot_no: 21125 block_no: 6616602 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 13679 time: 2021-12-12 03:36:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc91c52bda440d3969f3479f90f62aa777bf0f62e3c9cd129af4b96600f7118feBlock Operator
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