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 6595941 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47283805 epoch_slot_no: 23005 block_no: 6595764 slot_leader_id: 4557082 size: 12561 time: 2021-12-07 04:08:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02976950fd021f7c5e3d688b123d9b7968fffc81256e2dc8fcdc51d5308d441bBlock Operator
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