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 6581600 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 46989792 epoch_slot_no: 160992 block_no: 6581423 slot_leader_id: 5066575 size: 43176 time: 2021-12-03 18:28:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c50fa8f638af40e8c47ee01e61584b2bb305fb6f8b3215f546402a8f2e536e3Block Operator
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