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 6579589 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 46948583 epoch_slot_no: 119783 block_no: 6579412 slot_leader_id: 6105275 size: 21029 time: 2021-12-03 07:01:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5e86a6d1a228332c472432eead9b7d5b6e4d280496756c3e6ae1621b2788201Block Operator
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