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 6596923 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 47303326 epoch_slot_no: 42526 block_no: 6596746 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 20000 time: 2021-12-07 09:33:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf6811295211a9b3e9698882a587e6c2707681c5b1275e9d4b209d4bb20a15e2Block Operator
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