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 6599565 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 47357124 epoch_slot_no: 96324 block_no: 6599388 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 46695 time: 2021-12-08 00:30:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x373bcea0c5dd261c89308fbaa5324ac7a9a7c76c900fc12bc20d29275044e4d9Block Operator
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