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 6582450 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 47007725 epoch_slot_no: 178925 block_no: 6582273 slot_leader_id: 6305068 size: 27622 time: 2021-12-03 23:26:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dc8d6bac2f94bc55adff5cf6798388f287e602622b6d6cd2cd830af0613039cBlock Operator
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