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 6619803 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 47773409 epoch_slot_no: 80609 block_no: 6619626 slot_leader_id: 6023685 size: 801 time: 2021-12-12 20:08:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x376adae9ad880825392bde1f3dd3df78384199e11b7fc27f2568d4b5ea0262b0Block Operator
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