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 6571218 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 118 slot_no: 46781019 epoch_slot_no: 384219 block_no: 6571041 slot_leader_id: 6418456 size: 56044 time: 2021-12-01 08:28:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9240ca2ac15caaf914150cd955d50fd761f202377a9f46e5c1effa63bfb3a437Block Operator
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