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 6598248 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 47331435 epoch_slot_no: 70635 block_no: 6598071 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 62341 time: 2021-12-07 17:22:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa626e68f7f4d25cd123ff37f66bf54af5239c804f2b79c09b8e94405d60f6f7bBlock Operator
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