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 6578534 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 46927385 epoch_slot_no: 98585 block_no: 6578357 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 17273 time: 2021-12-03 01:07:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fec3156752d5a6d78c0b8a360b129d9f2f8c0251beb9b46c05a483d5b739cabBlock Operator
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