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 6590414 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 47172881 epoch_slot_no: 344081 block_no: 6590237 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 25095 time: 2021-12-05 21:19:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x984c41a1874e3da45ce6805aeec2f519c382655896ffa82e4d03ed88c2f755d6Block Operator
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