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 6573953 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 109 slot_no: 46834509 epoch_slot_no: 5709 block_no: 6573776 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 69935 time: 2021-12-01 23:20:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x945c8f78ec5dd73f69846aaecda9c4e852843b4671ce2fd257a6fad5df59efdeBlock Operator
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