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 6581589 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 46989529 epoch_slot_no: 160729 block_no: 6581412 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 11724 time: 2021-12-03 18:23:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5925d6964d5f5a4f08343bf239a1703b6a366b602aae765377737bd5854eceeBlock Operator
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