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 6618589 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 47749548 epoch_slot_no: 56748 block_no: 6618412 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 10976 time: 2021-12-12 13:30:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb63d601143d72d0c6b0529ab76b2e5ea48224d65750855b0272e785c8d07dedBlock Operator
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