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 6577360 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 46902913 epoch_slot_no: 74113 block_no: 6577183 slot_leader_id: 6179624 size: 38539 time: 2021-12-02 18:20:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7a1462dc93d33c4d51e4dadefbe5286f50bcde887e08f38a61f142bd02c9951Block Operator
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