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 6588048 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 47126842 epoch_slot_no: 298042 block_no: 6587871 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 72481 time: 2021-12-05 08:32:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d217f55778a7ff69881daa0c586626a836b0422979ea5b70a12f876ab38beecBlock Operator
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