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 6573909 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 139 slot_no: 46833479 epoch_slot_no: 4679 block_no: 6573732 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 71809 time: 2021-12-01 23:02:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f06ca13654d84f0a5e680c1176789c25a886bbf84c1bdbb000f38562d564a85Block Operator
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