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 6617657 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47731595 epoch_slot_no: 38795 block_no: 6617480 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 15974 time: 2021-12-12 08:31:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2081170347814fc186c6dba19e13cd9b1b859f846ed10d67561a529955342c2bBlock Operator
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