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 6599060 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 47346987 epoch_slot_no: 86187 block_no: 6598883 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 36074 time: 2021-12-07 21:41:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8983ebec3fdd44dc5a81c5b96a97612f7089da7e1dc9d2cf5e88950b65e726e2Block Operator
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