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 6577618 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 46908746 epoch_slot_no: 79946 block_no: 6577441 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 20090 time: 2021-12-02 19:57:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02cd9e0d5a08edf979ce8d3572f92bc37399f0d78a98814812b7eee14f365043Block Operator
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