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 6598247 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 47331349 epoch_slot_no: 70549 block_no: 6598070 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 64627 time: 2021-12-07 17:20:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10f42403758e9a1dd0bf4ebe86ef4f76f83bb69c5467f4e2541125b6d1d069e2Block Operator
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