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 6572478 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 46804790 epoch_slot_no: 407990 block_no: 6572301 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 64091 time: 2021-12-01 15:04:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b6ba65f078543bc7ad16537b58267a1ca9b14d5e17280b7b14c7a33ed76d123Block Operator
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