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 6618443 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 47746887 epoch_slot_no: 54087 block_no: 6618266 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 11579 time: 2021-12-12 12:46:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x793f5ca40e25b44fdaef71bf33c206f3ff8775e7725436cc605e905074a72e43Block Operator
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