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 6596154 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 47287667 epoch_slot_no: 26867 block_no: 6595977 slot_leader_id: 5304886 size: 19278 time: 2021-12-07 05:12:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe263d905f99841c28e665e1d73cbf507606ab76ebd6f3647121ed69444096e76Block Operator
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