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 6599390 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 47353739 epoch_slot_no: 92939 block_no: 6599213 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 8623 time: 2021-12-07 23:33:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9a95064a80c9eb540536b5ab5afd4761016f3a703952cd1b2729e93eb98438aBlock Operator
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