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 6616917 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47716857 epoch_slot_no: 24057 block_no: 6616740 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 13424 time: 2021-12-12 04:25:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aff79b42f69becd583e17f9032fae2a175dd963baf9e8e89ac300c52c776051Block Operator
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