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 6578828 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 46933539 epoch_slot_no: 104739 block_no: 6578651 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 33677 time: 2021-12-03 02:50:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe271f93917fda2f73621b1dc2837fc04101199e335043a617e896662ec220225Block Operator
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