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 6573851 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 120 slot_no: 46832444 epoch_slot_no: 3644 block_no: 6573674 slot_leader_id: 6346262 size: 71465 time: 2021-12-01 22:45:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ef03b698cd758b65c86a5baf669839ac90eec837043a9b7a8b5748109103f8Block Operator
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