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 6582326 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 47005153 epoch_slot_no: 176353 block_no: 6582149 slot_leader_id: 6394672 size: 25266 time: 2021-12-03 22:44:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda4aa2e1c73cb401d91f3246b11ca2877cc04b13786da663332d3f2e20641ef3Block Operator
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