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 6598934 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 47344736 epoch_slot_no: 83936 block_no: 6598757 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 2295 time: 2021-12-07 21:03:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6f2a77e4664e4e48569c71c36bc47dc42b12f086721e007b02157dd8e6a95b9Block Operator
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