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 6597543 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47316401 epoch_slot_no: 55601 block_no: 6597366 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 13112 time: 2021-12-07 13:11:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1394918866fc3a7a98aeb5a1df8024312547f862385b17c3b2a9eeeb3d3551Block Operator
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