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 6595618 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47276991 epoch_slot_no: 16191 block_no: 6595441 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 7431 time: 2021-12-07 02:14:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ce1190168a6c7ab72a5e29ce94f42a94d6650ef15cd930fe27e25b3b5314ef0Block Operator
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