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 6579275 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 46942453 epoch_slot_no: 113653 block_no: 6579098 slot_leader_id: 5480172 size: 19080 time: 2021-12-03 05:19:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe891a45750e2db9a57379ffdad8c3ae7a37d7a8ec2d53cacbb3f055a491567aBlock Operator
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