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 6581532 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 46988710 epoch_slot_no: 159910 block_no: 6581355 slot_leader_id: 5559084 size: 31333 time: 2021-12-03 18:10:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82923b3e9d90c355a7b6dc275aa43247f897ef076cf513e65234b133a2bd0affBlock Operator
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