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 6580406 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 46965173 epoch_slot_no: 136373 block_no: 6580229 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 20190 time: 2021-12-03 11:37:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e45655db56234c344265f8be3b1ab37ec72ac8b90a80ac2cea352e03fa4204cBlock Operator
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