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 6593727 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 47238054 epoch_slot_no: 409254 block_no: 6593550 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 62177 time: 2021-12-06 15:25:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x400f2d3da67c9d24ca2640cab90abf5b47bcaabe42741598debd86aa1503775bBlock Operator
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