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 6594304 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 47249695 epoch_slot_no: 420895 block_no: 6594127 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 28518 time: 2021-12-06 18:39:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x382e9489edff0452cc512a9044d4da93d57074a3b83ab1d03e3c2faedc43b58eBlock Operator
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