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 6583692 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 47034058 epoch_slot_no: 205258 block_no: 6583515 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 11674 time: 2021-12-04 06:45:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0990b79c4e6805f5ca6b3430e7f5b7a66f07a0616bd9931443a8b62c5b8f0469Block Operator
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