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 6599549 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 47356712 epoch_slot_no: 95912 block_no: 6599372 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 2198 time: 2021-12-08 00:23:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9881ad376700fe69362b083325cd0f23697ca526206e05e21b4203a1f7730bdcBlock Operator
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