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 6579153 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 46940142 epoch_slot_no: 111342 block_no: 6578976 slot_leader_id: 4568512 size: 1254 time: 2021-12-03 04:40:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x056fb9af0c6b35337d604e2c1c4d369abf1e1ac36564396e11ac20621fe67060Block Operator
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