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 6616873 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 47715905 epoch_slot_no: 23105 block_no: 6616696 slot_leader_id: 5178031 size: 4816 time: 2021-12-12 04:09:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1387269f303af22bf8f16d999db17a4f253963da07fd21ffdd19cec4f3f32127Block Operator
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