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 6579540 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 46947669 epoch_slot_no: 118869 block_no: 6579363 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 30586 time: 2021-12-03 06:46:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x795485b35bcc7a4d93263fefc4794b4089c4a2b8b53909a427bac98e48dec1f9Block Operator
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