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 6599257 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 47351150 epoch_slot_no: 90350 block_no: 6599080 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 13030 time: 2021-12-07 22:50:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddf6398293773690769fe33ec60a29440d7b15d234464681e4fd95e9989a3979Block Operator
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