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 6597433 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 47313923 epoch_slot_no: 53123 block_no: 6597256 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 40767 time: 2021-12-07 12:30:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9ec5b0630e46a216650b381b97b1cabb09d864ebb6db75c14a255db34cba40dBlock Operator
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