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 6588661 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 47139544 epoch_slot_no: 310744 block_no: 6588484 slot_leader_id: 5959112 size: 18694 time: 2021-12-05 12:03:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34026ebcacb502a83fb4b8dc99881d4246c089b676166b5e72c8675b57e8e342Block Operator
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