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 6617303 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47724808 epoch_slot_no: 32008 block_no: 6617126 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 8208 time: 2021-12-12 06:38:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5012ea82b83d0282821af6823d12ea1fc08a98744222601ff4a97a35bf4efe7Block Operator
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