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 6596347 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 47292029 epoch_slot_no: 31229 block_no: 6596170 slot_leader_id: 6107026 size: 4773 time: 2021-12-07 06:25:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9756b9f9fbd0c60e159576818dc3627246a026b278eeff2a1c32ad2dbac4afbfBlock Operator
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