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 6578542 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46927491 epoch_slot_no: 98691 block_no: 6578365 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 10119 time: 2021-12-03 01:09:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4835f7faf05265222aec8f9e7f7b02bd20c545c37c9b275f978e0e7f7293c7aBlock Operator
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