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 6572563 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 46806553 epoch_slot_no: 409753 block_no: 6572386 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 64063 time: 2021-12-01 15:34:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96919b9e24e184e3d1874c2a1f89f74c700a53fe1f5c6c732e16f44fb050f00bBlock Operator
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