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 6594956 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 47263596 epoch_slot_no: 2796 block_no: 6594779 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 71902 time: 2021-12-06 22:31:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40b0ca1e0a4f9a96ac7857afb13da20af4c58caca6ec17751a1a539d24e45c90Block Operator
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