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 6594990 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 47264181 epoch_slot_no: 3381 block_no: 6594813 slot_leader_id: 6031405 size: 54308 time: 2021-12-06 22:41:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e13a35e97d8f2df8d609c51a68d6c1dc194ee3c4abadd38cadd55cfe50841ceBlock Operator
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