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 6594939 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 47263257 epoch_slot_no: 2457 block_no: 6594762 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 21547 time: 2021-12-06 22:25:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cf360a23d854f01c61cf0ef52d8f7baa781e71eec1ab878e9be6511585f1a19Block Operator
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