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 6579475 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 46946268 epoch_slot_no: 117468 block_no: 6579298 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 9386 time: 2021-12-03 06:22:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x125520b298866a70dc5fd7997602db506304f8c7dd8cb5035e8609d1197c9428Block Operator
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