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 6592574 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 47216282 epoch_slot_no: 387482 block_no: 6592397 slot_leader_id: 4606412 size: 27424 time: 2021-12-06 09:22:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacc15c179608b5cae8ef2398c45544a10fff16991f35f0527bed9a9e7daf9706Block Operator
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