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 6619047 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47758207 epoch_slot_no: 65407 block_no: 6618870 slot_leader_id: 5472928 size: 17435 time: 2021-12-12 15:54:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc5cc5fde8d6640cfa8b7e048111b65afcd6d5a8c66f2d1d8bba92b12043592eBlock Operator
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