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 6577512 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 46906308 epoch_slot_no: 77508 block_no: 6577335 slot_leader_id: 6394529 size: 47114 time: 2021-12-02 19:16:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba977e06b9aed7dc8c48d47a34806e7c78eb1c2a0e99aeee9fd923fdb689dabeBlock Operator
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