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 6595228 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47268982 epoch_slot_no: 8182 block_no: 6595051 slot_leader_id: 5833644 size: 64934 time: 2021-12-07 00:01:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54e350e31eaabc756eac7a4f4923214d9e08e2c9dfd9d32c7319ea4eeb3febb9Block Operator
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