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 6597764 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 47321106 epoch_slot_no: 60306 block_no: 6597587 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 5946 time: 2021-12-07 14:29:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59ca2905956d5c41110e698f708e76fe0e703a6fefdabe11d0113dacd381e9d3Block Operator
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