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 6581492 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 46987876 epoch_slot_no: 159076 block_no: 6581315 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 14033 time: 2021-12-03 17:56:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79dfe062c0cef579edff205cf959b9880b47eb305574e49cfd56e3e7e846f2efBlock Operator
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