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 6598524 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 47336970 epoch_slot_no: 76170 block_no: 6598347 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 36171 time: 2021-12-07 18:54:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68ed300e206dd00e69681119a99e2565cecaf18df14f35bc28572527ab8cdf40Block Operator
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