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 6578173 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 46920235 epoch_slot_no: 91435 block_no: 6577996 slot_leader_id: 5152344 size: 17356 time: 2021-12-02 23:08:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x898046f2da9515efac4969b7cce9b9242335a3b2ac66890a4067440c80e88e2bBlock Operator
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