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 6589569 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 47157507 epoch_slot_no: 328707 block_no: 6589392 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 11690 time: 2021-12-05 17:03:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe13cd41a65b4ea986ebc081f88d4d9cd60b0a170d385578b9a9c4e007984f0d4Block Operator
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