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 6578685 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 46930548 epoch_slot_no: 101748 block_no: 6578508 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 43317 time: 2021-12-03 02:00:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac0a92f45b4a78206f64db81d817089c290fee8ee027ee8124dbea32dda4cb7aBlock Operator
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