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 6617431 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47726988 epoch_slot_no: 34188 block_no: 6617254 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 28346 time: 2021-12-12 07:14:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeefa111d6ce12506c36102b959c7194385e1f15ea9157841dbc1b1737eef0f8Block Operator
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