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 6597122 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 47307875 epoch_slot_no: 47075 block_no: 6596945 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 31640 time: 2021-12-07 10:49:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7276e71e804070b1c26ce5c1f0db38fbc190daf603cb8b72bbb0876e93dd9b41Block Operator
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