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 6580773 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 46973040 epoch_slot_no: 144240 block_no: 6580596 slot_leader_id: 5896974 size: 42278 time: 2021-12-03 13:48:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e87b228e8374b7d178e5a0d85fbdb7f847f40b0b610fe8708c178d273ec1a78Block Operator
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