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 6590658 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 47178525 epoch_slot_no: 349725 block_no: 6590481 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 19889 time: 2021-12-05 22:53:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc48517bc5d85d7e756cd0133421fc6d55d78d9f41ccff9d1d0e4feb529adb131Block Operator
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