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 6571144 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 46779300 epoch_slot_no: 382500 block_no: 6570967 slot_leader_id: 6547159 size: 23355 time: 2021-12-01 07:59:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ffd907f2c1f153d8438a84469b2c8ec06fafabc12bfae6b6e7f40706e12fb4aBlock Operator
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