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 6577675 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 46909730 epoch_slot_no: 80930 block_no: 6577498 slot_leader_id: 5875938 size: 26554 time: 2021-12-02 20:13:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ac7a7f0ebad9d7f0fe002c05b89fcb9033a1bc7ac3141eef5d04cf4c1360bb4Block Operator
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