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 6597291 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47310733 epoch_slot_no: 49933 block_no: 6597114 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 12773 time: 2021-12-07 11:37:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f4eb877960d3ddcfffe956926d91cae8488f47d89e4510bf54f112de1ea8201Block Operator
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