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 6588895 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 47143955 epoch_slot_no: 315155 block_no: 6588718 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 33495 time: 2021-12-05 13:17:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0aa00668c22b59fdacb02c543724b5359f689051fb5cbb523b57b2f71701a03Block Operator
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