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 6617221 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 47722903 epoch_slot_no: 30103 block_no: 6617044 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 27780 time: 2021-12-12 06:06:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f7d7420fa6884a07058a39e3cd7940494ce22979f543e2062c2780d1bdbb01Block Operator
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