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 6602702 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 101 slot_no: 47421682 epoch_slot_no: 160882 block_no: 6602525 slot_leader_id: 4751720 size: 59577 time: 2021-12-08 18:26:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc807b56d08c91ef01c5165ca0e173d3aec52b31d53a524962ccef259b22a1b35Block Operator
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