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 6577917 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 46914701 epoch_slot_no: 85901 block_no: 6577740 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 10750 time: 2021-12-02 21:36:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22bda508df4c1a41be39fe33ff05a56e3d3befdb0a9f25c3cb5cbb71ce476183Block Operator
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