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 6580928 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 46976330 epoch_slot_no: 147530 block_no: 6580751 slot_leader_id: 4565648 size: 32624 time: 2021-12-03 14:43:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9dc99c90bfeeb5c12943e5f5cf7878e743c40b1926f80698720d4cf8e785affBlock Operator
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