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 6580837 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 46974556 epoch_slot_no: 145756 block_no: 6580660 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 30573 time: 2021-12-03 14:14:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b2374b8a7684fc154f3f57aac5297f920a0a8d4d48af89e82b849c71f9210e4Block Operator
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