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 6593571 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 47235040 epoch_slot_no: 406240 block_no: 6593394 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 19150 time: 2021-12-06 14:35:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32defb1c7a59b8e705965c6b3c423a5239b695938034a2165003d0afa123b0efBlock Operator
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