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 6597785 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 47321537 epoch_slot_no: 60737 block_no: 6597608 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 16985 time: 2021-12-07 14:37:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06cba8a384e1e985cd6a262bc16b2063d2feafcdd63b32f11fe9b1436adc8306Block Operator
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