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 6596833 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 47301594 epoch_slot_no: 40794 block_no: 6596656 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 11866 time: 2021-12-07 09:04:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6c227fba0f6750d77812c776acfa278fa3b537c437f6b8660619ed862a4960fBlock Operator
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