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 6573223 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46819437 epoch_slot_no: 422637 block_no: 6573046 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 4258 time: 2021-12-01 19:08:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0309e9d84f55ca3ad42b70eaed377b73bdd7e238eabda6e48e0579b9cea5acf2Block Operator
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