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 6596252 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47290085 epoch_slot_no: 29285 block_no: 6596075 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 14472 time: 2021-12-07 05:52:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe039dded9a20c87648735a22944ed4a830329d0179d402355c716dbeddf40a41Block Operator
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