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 6594226 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 47248018 epoch_slot_no: 419218 block_no: 6594049 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 10629 time: 2021-12-06 18:11:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55966d755b8b2cafc2161536ff23a2b25a22a83de0fb63b8ac16d016526d6c81Block Operator
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