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 6580350 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 46964139 epoch_slot_no: 135339 block_no: 6580173 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 35357 time: 2021-12-03 11:20:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6d89835534d37ccab87ff828966bb27fc95ea9d1fe3b1c06d75821187a73e58Block Operator
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