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 6579803 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 46953094 epoch_slot_no: 124294 block_no: 6579626 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 23652 time: 2021-12-03 08:16:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef10e1ae5ef37f896691f1349e922517d72e90f35771ada03f18694b0ee935c7Block Operator
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