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 6598258 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 47331661 epoch_slot_no: 70861 block_no: 6598081 slot_leader_id: 4575947 size: 62650 time: 2021-12-07 17:25:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8184063f9ba20543f3d3d3493dbef24c192815d8f939aea78b6726969c51c98bBlock Operator
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