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 6580963 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 46977204 epoch_slot_no: 148404 block_no: 6580786 slot_leader_id: 6282197 size: 17377 time: 2021-12-03 14:58:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4b5995d467f93e172005d8c9c574a4996b87ffe285fe2511ef98e5ecd36cf21Block Operator
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