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 6573476 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 46824320 epoch_slot_no: 427520 block_no: 6573299 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 14273 time: 2021-12-01 20:30:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x897e4b3e8a4573268fa668572fc25ba66a718469dd63c4502e2e0f3532f0595bBlock Operator
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