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 6570051 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 46756628 epoch_slot_no: 359828 block_no: 6569874 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 36318 time: 2021-12-01 01:41:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59fd487a900dbbf7ffa4331d7210fa299c1480c68f4745ffe362f54753f5eefcBlock Operator
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