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 6598250 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 47331478 epoch_slot_no: 70678 block_no: 6598073 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 72126 time: 2021-12-07 17:22:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba8f5bac3998d8cbc4085ff42ef492541d5236c44a9d5a40480abcc1e9ab21d7Block Operator
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