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 6583256 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 47024712 epoch_slot_no: 195912 block_no: 6583079 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 27280 time: 2021-12-04 04:10:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x002e7c89db1322100ceb07fbf6ffce9dbfcd083894331a6ff3872e2ff6238e0aBlock Operator
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