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 6597650 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47318835 epoch_slot_no: 58035 block_no: 6597473 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 9215 time: 2021-12-07 13:52:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa684e07ac4e16f8dca327cf17188ebfbaca2561d10a8a598cf5b509140907939Block Operator
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