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 6579673 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 46950257 epoch_slot_no: 121457 block_no: 6579496 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 15001 time: 2021-12-03 07:29:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0a73f758c398df83ea81becfe497204137368742af1fb4d3aa938e3a6968ed0Block Operator
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