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 6590433 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 47173538 epoch_slot_no: 344738 block_no: 6590256 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 15851 time: 2021-12-05 21:30:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa495db6a792ac2313b8d8de703ff6f4046848e66b713d8ba3dac38ceba52ecfBlock Operator
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