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 6571586 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 46787409 epoch_slot_no: 390609 block_no: 6571409 slot_leader_id: 4630639 size: 21324 time: 2021-12-01 10:15:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7496fce942dfcda57d43206a4413cfd5a7806e0f8e41559c83a304a70de95aaBlock Operator
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