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 6577056 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 46896486 epoch_slot_no: 67686 block_no: 6576879 slot_leader_id: 5922517 size: 43699 time: 2021-12-02 16:32:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8806d500df27e4237fac8fbe4362ca5606cc5c0ed76fb4767cc86e34831d1939Block Operator
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