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 6593557 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 47234568 epoch_slot_no: 405768 block_no: 6593380 slot_leader_id: 5900132 size: 2696 time: 2021-12-06 14:27:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x781d2d91c9755f8cfa318d48951ae7a8a480375b0b54bfff6a1e70f3639fdfcaBlock Operator
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