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 6581065 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 46979395 epoch_slot_no: 150595 block_no: 6580888 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 38317 time: 2021-12-03 15:34:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf356b0b9c6929462700aa98a65447bdc8ba8b5bab85e103cb7dc08d389f866bdBlock Operator
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