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 6617590 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 47730040 epoch_slot_no: 37240 block_no: 6617413 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 21874 time: 2021-12-12 08:05:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa9e92b43243dfa5a54a2fc6e78fdbf4d7d2ae9390df5811d0524b53c55821edBlock Operator
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