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 6617963 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 47737425 epoch_slot_no: 44625 block_no: 6617786 slot_leader_id: 6447896 size: 8985 time: 2021-12-12 10:08:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1fb40640709525e25e6b5342ef8b327cdf7897226cf8a6344709374cb5c20b7Block Operator
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