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 6595372 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 47271930 epoch_slot_no: 11130 block_no: 6595195 slot_leader_id: 6133280 size: 4570 time: 2021-12-07 00:50:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d77ee43fdd44937389ae12449ab3976cf884c56693c3a0e627f75f31fd8f63bBlock Operator
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