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 6578803 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 46933075 epoch_slot_no: 104275 block_no: 6578626 slot_leader_id: 5402072 size: 23214 time: 2021-12-03 02:42:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8d8ffbed679047c93e9d8c5302b063d3048f4bdcb70a9b104552f5f1f395aefBlock Operator
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