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 6619543 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47767833 epoch_slot_no: 75033 block_no: 6619366 slot_leader_id: 5641066 size: 16531 time: 2021-12-12 18:35:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x208898e00269f5c6bc667c56893c72d3d90183b48f26266592412827d5c3db7fBlock Operator
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