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 6590756 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 47180340 epoch_slot_no: 351540 block_no: 6590579 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 1556 time: 2021-12-05 23:23:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e9887914acb04a2a5701963201e6207c99b3db84e85c5a5520be495d50c2e2bBlock Operator
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