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 6571140 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 46779181 epoch_slot_no: 382381 block_no: 6570963 slot_leader_id: 4644259 size: 52586 time: 2021-12-01 07:57:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34b210bf0c145f91c512b9e6eee1a549cea468ef69fb1d21455ac37881a5b3a5Block Operator
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