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 6618097 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 47740315 epoch_slot_no: 47515 block_no: 6617920 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 19803 time: 2021-12-12 10:56:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9c68f90609fd19689a0828cca34a344f6910db3e921664d412fe6dfe34ec4d2Block Operator
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