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 6594991 Details
Epoch: 307 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 47264183 epoch_slot_no: 3383 block_no: 6594814 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 3221 time: 2021-12-06 22:41:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf8c801fb1585c6c1e29a74dfc2effa87611a4594e83279a8f01af7478dd648Block Operator
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