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 6618842 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47754128 epoch_slot_no: 61328 block_no: 6618665 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 11101 time: 2021-12-12 14:46:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a8916e84d94a7df40e9d741ee17b8163eab703e3c3ef2ea8394083eb397bd6dBlock Operator
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