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 6591072 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 47186693 epoch_slot_no: 357893 block_no: 6590895 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 4323 time: 2021-12-06 01:09:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ff65a08b87b999331dd0aab970f53b3c17e60e51168bdcde95962e84b89e6f5Block Operator
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