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 6570753 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 46771289 epoch_slot_no: 374489 block_no: 6570576 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 9007 time: 2021-12-01 05:46:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eefece11cf688e1a82bd7e87c698c86ab49f689d8411fb1d4ce1cc4335a9c4dBlock Operator
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