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 6597603 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47317879 epoch_slot_no: 57079 block_no: 6597426 slot_leader_id: 4614290 size: 16004 time: 2021-12-07 13:36:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaed398e0cf43d196a9ac457066674c66811d2f50fc6930a669a731fde061af2dBlock Operator
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