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 6598662 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 99 slot_no: 47339632 epoch_slot_no: 78832 block_no: 6598485 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 58754 time: 2021-12-07 19:38:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97f51ed05c774eaa8ab5bda63d1d80dab7754843a21df3d892fa9135332aa932Block Operator
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