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 6583940 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 47039500 epoch_slot_no: 210700 block_no: 6583763 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 31180 time: 2021-12-04 08:16:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06af3039b51fc19ed9c880ba326d6ffe8e0ab37fe0bd1effa86f85e34421b8ecBlock Operator
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