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 6598080 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47328045 epoch_slot_no: 67245 block_no: 6597903 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 24600 time: 2021-12-07 16:25:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1a332ad5c98913cf3ccdec627f2d8a3f562b4989d8fe06bd3ece77a3674ea3fBlock Operator
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