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 6579267 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 46942276 epoch_slot_no: 113476 block_no: 6579090 slot_leader_id: 5354399 size: 24067 time: 2021-12-03 05:16:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41e4d85c76fdee37e99c103897d3db5c75e9a49f8c80057434f8cc189161e150Block Operator
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