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 6580974 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 46977426 epoch_slot_no: 148626 block_no: 6580797 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 28063 time: 2021-12-03 15:01:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd0b7cd4c60e86c50c94ed1e652ff2d9d86171d3ed6f3218fd5808f79339b440Block Operator
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