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 6580232 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 46961743 epoch_slot_no: 132943 block_no: 6580055 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 3342 time: 2021-12-03 10:40:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6718823daf14aefee50a0f5f95dbda66ec99f2419037ab2a8cbee855016107cbBlock Operator
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