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 6598462 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 47335806 epoch_slot_no: 75006 block_no: 6598285 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 2513 time: 2021-12-07 18:34:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x438ed248c0d3ae59261ca6209cd6e9ea2c2d5fbc003dff10104c526c0b15cfe2Block Operator
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