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 6570882 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 46773875 epoch_slot_no: 377075 block_no: 6570705 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 1243 time: 2021-12-01 06:29:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28cf17758b47a6c53778bf6d4be72e2e361b8fdd9f6966ee27acc497f3080ee3Block Operator
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