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 6593372 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 47231391 epoch_slot_no: 402591 block_no: 6593195 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 54186 time: 2021-12-06 13:34:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6579451b7a7dfdb57342ef2590b1ffc5962b8d8336cab73cc3214bb559eab485Block Operator
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