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 6593675 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 47236945 epoch_slot_no: 408145 block_no: 6593498 slot_leader_id: 5014127 size: 6607 time: 2021-12-06 15:07:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3f7d63c4107f91f5180d47e14ef56d3048ccef63b176e4bbb912667bcd1950fBlock Operator
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