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 6618286 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 47744056 epoch_slot_no: 51256 block_no: 6618109 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 5910 time: 2021-12-12 11:59:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65d5829f36cb3fd29083e8379690cf4c83e1eeaa33d9c55ad673396e0febe5adBlock Operator
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