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 6580442 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 46965898 epoch_slot_no: 137098 block_no: 6580265 slot_leader_id: 6447407 size: 12546 time: 2021-12-03 11:49:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34e917c9ef0fc8868a8060d7311f1ebbcd3f441da17d5baa1c793bfd7b20cfebBlock Operator
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