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 6571264 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 46781636 epoch_slot_no: 384836 block_no: 6571087 slot_leader_id: 5756814 size: 4305 time: 2021-12-01 08:38:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13ed9d65f5be7c8536851330ed2ef15fe860ab863bfa83695c4c65d4d6daf4b1Block Operator
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