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 6619208 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 47761011 epoch_slot_no: 68211 block_no: 6619031 slot_leader_id: 4758942 size: 20838 time: 2021-12-12 16:41:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50356e6a6ec0ac8357f67994c9ce419dbe5dd520696216cbba00aa7c244fc639Block Operator
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