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 6577687 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 46909893 epoch_slot_no: 81093 block_no: 6577510 slot_leader_id: 6092996 size: 11887 time: 2021-12-02 20:16:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x545cc31c1b53fbf0a2bd5a73a19b9c0e04aff6b2c73894ea49d3de4057486826Block Operator
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