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 6580422 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 46965452 epoch_slot_no: 136652 block_no: 6580245 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 46689 time: 2021-12-03 11:42:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec57b0e4ce91c59aa00073691b0d9797ae372c5f7f92ae0a462f107e453ea496Block Operator
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