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 6580149 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 46960209 epoch_slot_no: 131409 block_no: 6579972 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 10367 time: 2021-12-03 10:15:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5071585c2c2e10cac96e044bb2525f37f604cf8efcc34fcfe995083219da49c3Block Operator
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