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 6573146 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 46817875 epoch_slot_no: 421075 block_no: 6572969 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 20289 time: 2021-12-01 18:42:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03d81a0bda6b0f493eac39cdd697844114a83f113378db1510dd882febc7af49Block Operator
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