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 6591605 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 47197161 epoch_slot_no: 368361 block_no: 6591428 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 8620 time: 2021-12-06 04:04:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc8fa0441eb00ac7e55d9d1d4a96969f8926378cd8a83fbb53a73914310cef88Block Operator
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