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 6582935 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 47018391 epoch_slot_no: 189591 block_no: 6582758 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 37684 time: 2021-12-04 02:24:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bb6c052be94a42c596410b1eed620da2125314fddacbafb7789fdadae7f06f0Block Operator
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