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 6591038 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 47185952 epoch_slot_no: 357152 block_no: 6590861 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 2074 time: 2021-12-06 00:57:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06e8208f3bef5939989b5e07dd5b3ea53712203a3ae5d20a6bae9d9741746660Block Operator
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