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 6618940 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 47756194 epoch_slot_no: 63394 block_no: 6618763 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 52111 time: 2021-12-12 15:21:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4621e36b0837d4a78420a54ebe227a97263923b02bccd16c3d4b64f2c012275aBlock Operator
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