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 6588777 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 47141781 epoch_slot_no: 312981 block_no: 6588600 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 7304 time: 2021-12-05 12:41:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46eca4f417b4891b964fc84f0f64eebb3c244393c1f543ba104f619bab78ecf5Block Operator
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