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 6596357 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47292197 epoch_slot_no: 31397 block_no: 6596180 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 11581 time: 2021-12-07 06:28:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f72d63cecfee05118f97fa7a6070da95c7ba3aabfa8d729183434b6c723daf7Block Operator
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