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 6574018 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 46835872 epoch_slot_no: 7072 block_no: 6573841 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 18510 time: 2021-12-01 23:42:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9330d80361e409c2a01f1815f0847eee58da27e0f5ce025a05d224a0ee172406Block Operator
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