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 6598448 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 47335462 epoch_slot_no: 74662 block_no: 6598271 slot_leader_id: 6129995 size: 1978 time: 2021-12-07 18:29:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x595e3ae7c06211e72c79496203f8d6e946f2f3a8316d6c27b352893c48e4a7faBlock Operator
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