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 6592376 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 47212051 epoch_slot_no: 383251 block_no: 6592199 slot_leader_id: 4599493 size: 21890 time: 2021-12-06 08:12:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x837550d3874759074378c1430a362a1cb8ed4b0029fa7791d654c3e501c7222eBlock Operator
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