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 6580638 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 46970052 epoch_slot_no: 141252 block_no: 6580461 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 31060 time: 2021-12-03 12:59:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3c35bd7a7d16486769144919f428da65477a5aa75de6fa20c3d141b30c1ea4bBlock Operator
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