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 6590651 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 47178316 epoch_slot_no: 349516 block_no: 6590474 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 15940 time: 2021-12-05 22:50:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9baa124a5ac46ac04b26a169a2d7958fb71134fa690c8f8e4e722e54de7a07aBlock Operator
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