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 6617434 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 47727084 epoch_slot_no: 34284 block_no: 6617257 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 34626 time: 2021-12-12 07:16:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b1e89af97998c6e2f77e602822f2ee10d0ff6833a82e655a40980d05cc0628aBlock Operator
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