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 6599352 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47352932 epoch_slot_no: 92132 block_no: 6599175 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 9275 time: 2021-12-07 23:20:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c4521662f5843421d1a12ac77943d226b716426ec74a6c10774bdfe2d496496Block Operator
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