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 6578576 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 46928085 epoch_slot_no: 99285 block_no: 6578399 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 8453 time: 2021-12-03 01:19:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06c8c0127b8ae496d08b88e1460f0be288c75bde6575023558d3669b8b62eeddBlock Operator
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