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 6577370 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 46903070 epoch_slot_no: 74270 block_no: 6577193 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 7412 time: 2021-12-02 18:22:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5a4f42ec7d8855a146df56abae2bd22364a4d7c6971b0896ec2ee6b388e3d3bBlock Operator
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