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 6617452 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47727516 epoch_slot_no: 34716 block_no: 6617275 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 11904 time: 2021-12-12 07:23:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x140bd1c93e5f97c6bc8c98f802da77bcd3aac7062f1b4c4de09c637c8cdc8471Block Operator
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