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 6587960 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47125216 epoch_slot_no: 296416 block_no: 6587783 slot_leader_id: 4963072 size: 17241 time: 2021-12-05 08:05:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e98cfa00dd0838b62137ee75a54ed4b8f031a3b99de6437d067e0ed4a0d17d2Block Operator
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