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 6591996 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 47204574 epoch_slot_no: 375774 block_no: 6591819 slot_leader_id: 4573799 size: 16060 time: 2021-12-06 06:07:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x411158001bf8ca5cac13452adfcfa2e5cbc7b6eac772d8d0ffeae9a8c924c0c2Block Operator
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