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 6583171 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 47022919 epoch_slot_no: 194119 block_no: 6582994 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 20211 time: 2021-12-04 03:40:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13fb11f371e9c31da5e81b5c21ec6c8bd5afdc01f67c8f8e1175a45b76070fc1Block Operator
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