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 6617406 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 47726661 epoch_slot_no: 33861 block_no: 6617229 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 1315 time: 2021-12-12 07:09:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2df8cf6722efe564d144dada5c22d20453e2638b08490732f03607da13e66961Block Operator
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