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 6573709 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 46829650 epoch_slot_no: 850 block_no: 6573532 slot_leader_id: 4838540 size: 53693 time: 2021-12-01 21:59:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x614331d455e4e4516649d872258d82f571c01eda999c13eec377623dbdc20f1dBlock Operator
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