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 6589044 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 47146627 epoch_slot_no: 317827 block_no: 6588867 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 42206 time: 2021-12-05 14:01:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x315826ccc75f1951249d49fc71e5aa81654a29bb5a22601c64e4c42c9ee7d920Block Operator
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