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 6618139 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 47740995 epoch_slot_no: 48195 block_no: 6617962 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 23334 time: 2021-12-12 11:08:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e3e12f66d18255ab4ea0bc4969f17e4218716e332648095c2ab795c493cd5d8Block Operator
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