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 6598609 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 47338523 epoch_slot_no: 77723 block_no: 6598432 slot_leader_id: 5959112 size: 51307 time: 2021-12-07 19:20:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda18bb466b44dc9022f5dbdbcf7f6e1af2aac12eb99d321aea938226adbf4b3fBlock Operator
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