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 6597609 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 47318018 epoch_slot_no: 57218 block_no: 6597432 slot_leader_id: 6358053 size: 34417 time: 2021-12-07 13:38:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05565472102e568861fc786ffa1807ee874cc02a7576a6691cee1a4293bdd25fBlock Operator
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