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 6598617 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47338663 epoch_slot_no: 77863 block_no: 6598440 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 9201 time: 2021-12-07 19:22:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x990c1bf520e10b2dbab167b1f548d35af7e0345518ea95172a4fd723e29ab3ccBlock Operator
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