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 6617086 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 47720381 epoch_slot_no: 27581 block_no: 6616909 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 12742 time: 2021-12-12 05:24:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59b4105bfd5e02babc756e0918741cb2a5e426f2a7f6bed6a913a9444d6a66e6Block Operator
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