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 6595362 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 47271770 epoch_slot_no: 10970 block_no: 6595185 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 64332 time: 2021-12-07 00:47:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x115f7412c5657816be107bf54f36f7d6b40b007ef1be5e90c997fc33c17388cdBlock Operator
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