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 6619795 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 47773204 epoch_slot_no: 80404 block_no: 6619618 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 35057 time: 2021-12-12 20:04:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa37b867d47a4724edd4c620988198fd9f3bc070c2a598c6b0be417c1231de344Block Operator
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