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 6597360 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 47312493 epoch_slot_no: 51693 block_no: 6597183 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 55873 time: 2021-12-07 12:06:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23ef87b7a62876c669e6a6b2bbbd965960320100c6064423636cd090d1ac4e90Block Operator
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