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 6617489 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47728276 epoch_slot_no: 35476 block_no: 6617312 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 28005 time: 2021-12-12 07:36:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26ac87a7979ea43c7a9157cb66a99063dffe73c1e9ca861e9b64e946a3fef73eBlock Operator
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