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 6593712 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 47237709 epoch_slot_no: 408909 block_no: 6593535 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 10998 time: 2021-12-06 15:20:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebacd1bb3255adaebaf8e62b9fbe5b3441e0a67a24b559d515b3e82f586b7a1aBlock Operator
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