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 6577678 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 46909775 epoch_slot_no: 80975 block_no: 6577501 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 28835 time: 2021-12-02 20:14:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d2eca6353491a38b7b0fa3464484fc774ac56fa5f130a6c680e706a34b753c2Block Operator
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