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 6597951 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 47324961 epoch_slot_no: 64161 block_no: 6597774 slot_leader_id: 6133303 size: 37858 time: 2021-12-07 15:34:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x029ec99032a3b9c067239c2b711570ef130f6bae6da508f869529307e443e19eBlock Operator
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