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 6598425 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 86 slot_no: 47335078 epoch_slot_no: 74278 block_no: 6598248 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 67817 time: 2021-12-07 18:22:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0731a777948f154ff4c1f688632315088db9c577fc9d4e66331086e3d798e6b5Block Operator
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