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 6580212 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 46961306 epoch_slot_no: 132506 block_no: 6580035 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 11152 time: 2021-12-03 10:33:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66c617bd56610a4e20437558c391b3a941cca74be1939503b0263629b781f856Block Operator
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