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 6596435 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 47293614 epoch_slot_no: 32814 block_no: 6596258 slot_leader_id: 6447407 size: 23342 time: 2021-12-07 06:51:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94cd1f000b652f2a00501078e5f91895e82fe5066ddfe0b10b695d104a30fe82Block Operator
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