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 6582302 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 47004640 epoch_slot_no: 175840 block_no: 6582125 slot_leader_id: 5585940 size: 14273 time: 2021-12-03 22:35:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ed741d5e7a044e71ac1000789fcbacfb3657f6afb591b4bf45938572ea9a87dBlock Operator
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