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 6572863 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 46812373 epoch_slot_no: 415573 block_no: 6572686 slot_leader_id: 6470849 size: 34848 time: 2021-12-01 17:11:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42aaafd4156ec9e6d7d8b36006fae126301c056ba6ae63c079913da0e4700ed7Block Operator
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