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 6587578 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 47117289 epoch_slot_no: 288489 block_no: 6587401 slot_leader_id: 5266164 size: 17677 time: 2021-12-05 05:53:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e3a1123280686f02ccff742f55a24f3c7f40f9fe5ba2fbe8fc5a605f2566a78Block Operator
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