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 6617851 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47735122 epoch_slot_no: 42322 block_no: 6617674 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 9606 time: 2021-12-12 09:30:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddda55f0e7806aef8970230fde85b7a794fb64bad569cd86b92b40726c6f82eaBlock Operator
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