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 6576548 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 46886749 epoch_slot_no: 57949 block_no: 6576371 slot_leader_id: 5386574 size: 20019 time: 2021-12-02 13:50:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ef29df6d40113b29e458cef02b75e0d9b43506d76827ec6bb592a1e3596ce20Block Operator
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