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 6598516 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 47336842 epoch_slot_no: 76042 block_no: 6598339 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 5736 time: 2021-12-07 18:52:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2722ad421fbd09330f1f6e83bcdcc441fc56b39c98aa55761642d1a9668079daBlock Operator
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