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 6594625 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47256499 epoch_slot_no: 427699 block_no: 6594448 slot_leader_id: 5596852 size: 72373 time: 2021-12-06 20:33:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb0b1612153ed8e9c52c6469d5333e2ea482c4a923876711354b20eaa7cf9530Block Operator
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