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 6580231 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 46961734 epoch_slot_no: 132934 block_no: 6580054 slot_leader_id: 5944681 size: 2356 time: 2021-12-03 10:40:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84589ac5bb17c0039dfd77fe3ee3721fd6c92a43182af04243b39c9c6ded36bfBlock Operator
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