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 6581789 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 46993527 epoch_slot_no: 164727 block_no: 6581612 slot_leader_id: 5077176 size: 15464 time: 2021-12-03 19:30:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfadf717db816b71a94506094518d3c5f7154586a412fc988c9dc8a0239aaa113Block Operator
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