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 6587494 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 47115235 epoch_slot_no: 286435 block_no: 6587317 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 17255 time: 2021-12-05 05:18:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a6910df097588d91cae52e220fce64fa2830827ec1d782e942d5d586af24b98Block Operator
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