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 6589840 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47162492 epoch_slot_no: 333692 block_no: 6589663 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 9828 time: 2021-12-05 18:26:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0391fc6666759a628cd9df8bd7a2f60d0b7ce607572cca0305e186296bd06ba8Block Operator
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