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 6572272 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 46801138 epoch_slot_no: 404338 block_no: 6572095 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 14612 time: 2021-12-01 14:03:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca30f404cba57c09694a1b4aaec522cb40cc352aaa75c654155739b97289407eBlock Operator
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