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 6580460 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 46966210 epoch_slot_no: 137410 block_no: 6580283 slot_leader_id: 5033724 size: 2811 time: 2021-12-03 11:55:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b5c20a822a971c394b9fbcb37a01bca03d1dac80cb2fdad4f8e47d15aed38ecBlock Operator
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