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 6593516 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 47233824 epoch_slot_no: 405024 block_no: 6593339 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 20535 time: 2021-12-06 14:15:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9afea8d87f79734715af97c321970aefb5bb996970752e4abd058efec0a91266Block Operator
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