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 6577143 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 114 slot_no: 46898198 epoch_slot_no: 69398 block_no: 6576966 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 71826 time: 2021-12-02 17:01:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f8f9c6688bc5a12a37a7346eb4c2bbaa19b576b214830d57ef899b2864ad5cBlock Operator
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