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 6594635 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47256866 epoch_slot_no: 428066 block_no: 6594458 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 71944 time: 2021-12-06 20:39:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62c9bcc8a418b40bec9cef741fe9fda09daf68a21b64506d73b6cff27ccef4d7Block Operator
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