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 6617403 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 47726624 epoch_slot_no: 33824 block_no: 6617226 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 56135 time: 2021-12-12 07:08:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x831f24e5ff9c8fcd70efbebd3b0ed6f9534caab619efc2c1ad4c0cf53d6a3f30Block Operator
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