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 6598444 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 47335392 epoch_slot_no: 74592 block_no: 6598267 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 23478 time: 2021-12-07 18:28:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ac4b9a1968a2e42dc4cf3866d7e7137aa997ec7e7c242ab5331bb131295f141Block Operator
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