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 6596464 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 47294087 epoch_slot_no: 33287 block_no: 6596287 slot_leader_id: 6554340 size: 2541 time: 2021-12-07 06:59:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd093bc6757bcca0747c2bed91c79d6518738e23c863756a17e32c8f5c417b80Block Operator
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