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 6596970 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 47304549 epoch_slot_no: 43749 block_no: 6596793 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 45748 time: 2021-12-07 09:54:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x817f7a660636e280c3a2b90055a55dfc9fcb2d15f38c7df82326b5faf8a34289Block Operator
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