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 6576980 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 46894808 epoch_slot_no: 66008 block_no: 6576803 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 18401 time: 2021-12-02 16:04:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5f0003bcaa00a33ed018261d84ea26184b5b5c5eeafdbe5a492dd97cbb4356aBlock Operator
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