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 6595058 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 47265667 epoch_slot_no: 4867 block_no: 6594881 slot_leader_id: 4742467 size: 44768 time: 2021-12-06 23:05:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf7359692d3dd4d4e4b29c76be46af8530ae58e89cdba51580bd24a28642ab47Block Operator
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