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 6617837 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 47734836 epoch_slot_no: 42036 block_no: 6617660 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 20410 time: 2021-12-12 09:25:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x341b6ac69a4b8bb2076945cc821414fc767f63d0b0753b1d21c65fab6fadfd75Block Operator
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