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 6576036 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 46875906 epoch_slot_no: 47106 block_no: 6575859 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 11457 time: 2021-12-02 10:49:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf2938559af7c8ac87eb73d14d16e0f151761ac29edfb66cf0b221b789f29248Block Operator
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