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 6572236 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 46800499 epoch_slot_no: 403699 block_no: 6572059 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 20340 time: 2021-12-01 13:53:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2136723fc6a576cade7cd0214a8e0188b8572270e6d10cf15898943ca59f6e0Block Operator
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