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 6588355 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 47133646 epoch_slot_no: 304846 block_no: 6588178 slot_leader_id: 6573846 size: 40845 time: 2021-12-05 10:25:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb48709bddcf3d334c4a61b1b43758e5f47e6e64d1d009d3fa4240f8c7f62612dBlock Operator
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