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 6596980 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 47304670 epoch_slot_no: 43870 block_no: 6596803 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 67599 time: 2021-12-07 09:56:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94a910faa9ade5960ccf7dcc47613ebd5f93e21d32e6ae05d1b1e6a278b6b0e3Block Operator
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