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 6597560 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47316960 epoch_slot_no: 56160 block_no: 6597383 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 14508 time: 2021-12-07 13:20:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf18252776e9d106dd8a70ce411adb686fa48a2ea14a826a49d7f83c883b3c6fBlock Operator
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