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 6619105 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 47759375 epoch_slot_no: 66575 block_no: 6618928 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 2688 time: 2021-12-12 16:14:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b92b2aa2c3553b221200127fad704e0935b704611edd3f2d650f109de3cc9b2Block Operator
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