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 6581629 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 46990234 epoch_slot_no: 161434 block_no: 6581452 slot_leader_id: 5063926 size: 24966 time: 2021-12-03 18:35:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4818ddbb23b183e5ca067e7b3007e956b1b1e981c6aec6d950384a357aae31b0Block Operator
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