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 6583234 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 47024388 epoch_slot_no: 195588 block_no: 6583057 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 31076 time: 2021-12-04 04:04:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10bb01c04b870272ded26f594950c32b41c888ac3bc779812789fcd5a8844c33Block Operator
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