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 6590178 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 47168538 epoch_slot_no: 339738 block_no: 6590001 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 30569 time: 2021-12-05 20:07:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf05a55b217188098ce02bda57ef1a14a10d581d01fa3f5e7ca4c885a24a036cBlock Operator
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