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 6599963 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 47365115 epoch_slot_no: 104315 block_no: 6599786 slot_leader_id: 4635351 size: 20048 time: 2021-12-08 02:43:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe54bc0de08f99a733aa23e1d6e782c2ddf24a6a4023ebbf9f175a0a87c9bce45Block Operator
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