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 6598499 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 47336477 epoch_slot_no: 75677 block_no: 6598322 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 60088 time: 2021-12-07 18:46:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51053670d248355fab5b32bbc60a76ff970d3f6c17c5551a01ec78e87ea79d56Block Operator
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