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 6617491 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47728330 epoch_slot_no: 35530 block_no: 6617314 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 14222 time: 2021-12-12 07:37:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9e8fc95d9635bc1cbb049d353d5bd14b78a68afb182e138e20087502942f6f9Block Operator
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