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 6618217 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 47742845 epoch_slot_no: 50045 block_no: 6618040 slot_leader_id: 5324560 size: 10568 time: 2021-12-12 11:38:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x890a0bccd4ad7cea5d15856d343be96476d6c940387b2090216b197a54cb9db5Block Operator
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