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 6594730 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 102 slot_no: 47258874 epoch_slot_no: 430074 block_no: 6594553 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 69906 time: 2021-12-06 21:12:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x355e78c959612d87ac40d9630be875b378d382d91b168891306d6b690e604336Block Operator
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