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 6580793 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 46973596 epoch_slot_no: 144796 block_no: 6580616 slot_leader_id: 6345577 size: 13889 time: 2021-12-03 13:58:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c0fd9b0f2ba5457a31bae52829b259dad9583fc18ab7ef9c8d4edec8d15cbcaBlock Operator
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