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 6578345 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 46923849 epoch_slot_no: 95049 block_no: 6578168 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 11585 time: 2021-12-03 00:09:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdd46bb3c43c1660f934adb8861d36ec5affaa21d16701603ed4e84eee2fd28dBlock Operator
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