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 6581849 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 46995055 epoch_slot_no: 166255 block_no: 6581672 slot_leader_id: 6023685 size: 70323 time: 2021-12-03 19:55:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15cd88cf6eedd69dce48f61250f985768dabd71668b5c55a54559f1157335991Block Operator
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