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 6618558 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 47749021 epoch_slot_no: 56221 block_no: 6618381 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 29265 time: 2021-12-12 13:21:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfc2d8e12a2ae8f1a38f0d16a0b7c0846062fb04a9d045bd70bb3401da25384cBlock Operator
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