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 6598485 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47336238 epoch_slot_no: 75438 block_no: 6598308 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 12630 time: 2021-12-07 18:42:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0579a313991142a8a33948d514663c04425c7d4eaaf9f2d38b8f937d27eba7eBlock Operator
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