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 6577078 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 46897063 epoch_slot_no: 68263 block_no: 6576901 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 24876 time: 2021-12-02 16:42:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cbc196e58a42390de6727b36099f9fb23209784e61ee18621c64bd06116fe80Block Operator
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