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 6570236 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 46760711 epoch_slot_no: 363911 block_no: 6570059 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 6312 time: 2021-12-01 02:50:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c6533ab761ad188f6a5bb493fad6f723bf5b2e1f80c18fbbd76a2d3c28893dbBlock Operator
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