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 6599289 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 47351851 epoch_slot_no: 91051 block_no: 6599112 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 11512 time: 2021-12-07 23:02:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67fede644677a74a6ced718d513228ef8aa9bb4913752b6e40afe62926c66759Block Operator
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