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 6597537 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 47316316 epoch_slot_no: 55516 block_no: 6597360 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 15837 time: 2021-12-07 13:10:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x214cb1d40aa1b16a7366e7e988d433c25ff12ef5634e8e5a0ab2915a43906b92Block Operator
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