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 6591756 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 47200186 epoch_slot_no: 371386 block_no: 6591579 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 13281 time: 2021-12-06 04:54:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x364be49c51624df4868cff80ff2e2ac14f702acfa45de4b75fdd864f180c119eBlock Operator
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