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 6582160 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 47001622 epoch_slot_no: 172822 block_no: 6581983 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 66961 time: 2021-12-03 21:45:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x705bb28f3eab7d594f777da72adf6fcf5ac6d134aa1535c14a280d06fc2b9b6fBlock Operator
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