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 6619607 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47769257 epoch_slot_no: 76457 block_no: 6619430 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 7938 time: 2021-12-12 18:59:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecd4d5b59f1487e55f63bf3397b6065cd3657b9d70695e31e67c533acf7e055dBlock Operator
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