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 6588498 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 47136243 epoch_slot_no: 307443 block_no: 6588321 slot_leader_id: 5908779 size: 717 time: 2021-12-05 11:08:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf462e17b88d5dcfa82591dc7227b0c7382e1e20fdf88638a90d47dd518f05ea1Block Operator
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