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 6582238 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 47003328 epoch_slot_no: 174528 block_no: 6582061 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 8250 time: 2021-12-03 22:13:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2a7d8ff6e5bf5a9a18237a4cfdd601f22ed71906e193ec80dea1ff4ed906da4Block Operator
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