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 6576318 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 46882130 epoch_slot_no: 53330 block_no: 6576141 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 15232 time: 2021-12-02 12:33:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe36ab9678b2b23325856a5b4381f0a3874ca3b6f356535c77e87a3b9f03528a7Block Operator
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