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 6579210 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 46941266 epoch_slot_no: 112466 block_no: 6579033 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 9942 time: 2021-12-03 04:59:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4def6bd137fbaa03d4aca715c63f26b968315b68681f6c673f10d30d926caec9Block Operator
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