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 6598900 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 47343892 epoch_slot_no: 83092 block_no: 6598723 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 3490 time: 2021-12-07 20:49:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c930c8e411cc835fdf2b70469058dca5a5f81610078f6e5b90c0d0405b34bdeBlock Operator
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