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 6596898 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 47302871 epoch_slot_no: 42071 block_no: 6596721 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 5954 time: 2021-12-07 09:26:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfad4e2a5595f260d536dbee1ffb080653c6b878739ac6ac89d94f25647c4526aBlock Operator
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