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 6595062 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 47265745 epoch_slot_no: 4945 block_no: 6594885 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 61026 time: 2021-12-06 23:07:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea17af44f5ebcb2330c81d87461d37a13d7f9825eb497e173efae9e1c610afccBlock Operator
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