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 6576643 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 46888583 epoch_slot_no: 59783 block_no: 6576466 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 32385 time: 2021-12-02 14:21:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52c7ca5f6234c4dc05185d2c9a9a56343057c6e1bab4afe46d8e0f021e73ee01Block Operator
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