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 6598321 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 47332901 epoch_slot_no: 72101 block_no: 6598144 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 13282 time: 2021-12-07 17:46:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53278d55cfd14a0d2544e297b27a4dfd1809e07d871d5067b0d30a2552cbf339Block Operator
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