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 6582738 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 103 slot_no: 47013717 epoch_slot_no: 184917 block_no: 6582561 slot_leader_id: 6553269 size: 72049 time: 2021-12-04 01:06:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaffdf9cba21814385970031869829094e523f6d24c028c4cdc740fc1901669b6Block Operator
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