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 6598402 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47334678 epoch_slot_no: 73878 block_no: 6598225 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 19516 time: 2021-12-07 18:16:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dcb9c7a0febe74d333d8d470144c7288f1759aaa9175efcfff1987fad0cd9c1Block Operator
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