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 6583316 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 47026071 epoch_slot_no: 197271 block_no: 6583139 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 7711 time: 2021-12-04 04:32:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x962c58926c1a537926d6b57d89553f1a016d408c14dea4adee06188b13803d05Block Operator
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