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 6598168 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 47330068 epoch_slot_no: 69268 block_no: 6597991 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 63213 time: 2021-12-07 16:59:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c98f38d1e3adca627684a67d8a299a99c6a36f868ef301bc40b319135aa2486Block Operator
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