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 6595458 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 47273707 epoch_slot_no: 12907 block_no: 6595281 slot_leader_id: 6345577 size: 27117 time: 2021-12-07 01:19:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd35291ecfb4dea204b0f47f4de87fdf57fd40f8fb0247cdecdced1761080ba10Block Operator
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