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 6587551 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47116761 epoch_slot_no: 287961 block_no: 6587374 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 20416 time: 2021-12-05 05:44:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c1061b4f79abb7bda2683ae96b3b36c53b63af54c75c0105a8f6f171ee2565bBlock Operator
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