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 6598905 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 47344003 epoch_slot_no: 83203 block_no: 6598728 slot_leader_id: 6174325 size: 71380 time: 2021-12-07 20:51:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fbb3bc93234cbca8380c02762feb7c0402ff2bd9ad86ff777f9960e9ce862f7Block Operator
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