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 6598686 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 47340211 epoch_slot_no: 79411 block_no: 6598509 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 36226 time: 2021-12-07 19:48:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1529a6e02f92975a78a3f3f8d981b965791404413b107d40d79bade77a4e154cBlock Operator
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