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 6580133 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 46959959 epoch_slot_no: 131159 block_no: 6579956 slot_leader_id: 6133280 size: 25081 time: 2021-12-03 10:10:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3f770eebb570105ee8d91945e7863a8b91f64eb0bb166a59c7b496826539430Block Operator
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