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 6617061 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 47719897 epoch_slot_no: 27097 block_no: 6616884 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 8817 time: 2021-12-12 05:16:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d070f27343714a7651b53314e0f2a33f6e76d34d4c2adbab7bced27235f98f8Block Operator
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