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 6619826 Details
Epoch: 308 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 47773796 epoch_slot_no: 80996 block_no: 6619649 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 9578 time: 2021-12-12 20:14:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78340977e269c7f0b41c0e087bfc810ef38b7c927f5664491e81b2408a12dbb8Block Operator
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