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 6595249 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 47269430 epoch_slot_no: 8630 block_no: 6595072 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 32868 time: 2021-12-07 00:08:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa59b4fcefc5518c4dcd2dce274ccd00eec834b3b6b88620fd4acfd8c6d21ce93Block Operator
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