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 6576307 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 46881876 epoch_slot_no: 53076 block_no: 6576130 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 11587 time: 2021-12-02 12:29:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f8839bf63d0d39751213664afe3ea39e95b30bf2be6550c458d3ccbc68b9dd1Block Operator
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