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 6594643 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 47257061 epoch_slot_no: 428261 block_no: 6594466 slot_leader_id: 5605429 size: 4504 time: 2021-12-06 20:42:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0318f2038e751e097f024377e3b78744d213340641657cc3b6b4ebad1c3c8f73Block Operator
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