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 6593147 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 47227189 epoch_slot_no: 398389 block_no: 6592970 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 67893 time: 2021-12-06 12:24:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12da8b0792f533dab7e02fccce2bc4b2bde6a1a75fdf3cdfbac6b2426a8ba484Block Operator
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