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 6598941 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 47344844 epoch_slot_no: 84044 block_no: 6598764 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 22293 time: 2021-12-07 21:05:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4915ea6f3aa80a7eeb59d3a4a278aebd313e4ab4425aae438d79076adca103a9Block Operator
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