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 6580959 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 46977116 epoch_slot_no: 148316 block_no: 6580782 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 28678 time: 2021-12-03 14:56:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44b3c2c62d1297b5e05054bb169d46437df71ae99cc19d00c43387ecb6f59e26Block Operator
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