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 6572261 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46800904 epoch_slot_no: 404104 block_no: 6572084 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 12864 time: 2021-12-01 13:59:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5ab3888eb32ea001878466fcf338a253b33c95e006dba58509ce7f15d58e00eBlock Operator
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