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 6572111 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 46797867 epoch_slot_no: 401067 block_no: 6571934 slot_leader_id: 5242693 size: 24409 time: 2021-12-01 13:09:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1acdc357aed6db43f4e9ac87625f3b08a08a13413bde3d90640882a37a768a6Block Operator
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