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 6598308 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 121 slot_no: 47332594 epoch_slot_no: 71794 block_no: 6598131 slot_leader_id: 6105275 size: 59286 time: 2021-12-07 17:41:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eb43cc089b277a001e57eec267d986a53a4b9fef9f47a2f870e1eb1d0f34ed7Block Operator
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