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 6580209 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 46961291 epoch_slot_no: 132491 block_no: 6580032 slot_leader_id: 5427477 size: 1596 time: 2021-12-03 10:33:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11740c8b49ccb25f9225346e13e1a94dc2261c6953b7fcdbb85fc8bf4931bd1bBlock Operator
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