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 6581862 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 46995323 epoch_slot_no: 166523 block_no: 6581685 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 70566 time: 2021-12-03 20:00:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x419351cae64189e447ccbe2b757d00d29e16590ff1db7410c1fdca9565f03600Block Operator
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