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 6590046 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 47166209 epoch_slot_no: 337409 block_no: 6589869 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 18057 time: 2021-12-05 19:28:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x140ad5d03aff5f18a312897949642d4fa3fc5f2f7f02f602f1011f6b275ed452Block Operator
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