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 6573528 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 46825409 epoch_slot_no: 428609 block_no: 6573351 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 17811 time: 2021-12-01 20:48:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x552550e5d51594e57d77a0ca7744dd64c9d43fb66b01bbf23ce6ed183f3df7c3Block Operator
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