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 6570756 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 46771323 epoch_slot_no: 374523 block_no: 6570579 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 1053 time: 2021-12-01 05:46:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf2104e8c7f039311ab6c10e7a84e8822502ba0cf445f11c8a8cc5eb6b4b1c0eBlock Operator
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