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 6618242 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 47743306 epoch_slot_no: 50506 block_no: 6618065 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 245 time: 2021-12-12 11:46:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x331f6c622435245da5b7f3137edc0c338c8f636208328d61ff0c63dcc7c8148eBlock Operator
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