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 6574023 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 46835943 epoch_slot_no: 7143 block_no: 6573846 slot_leader_id: 5878990 size: 26857 time: 2021-12-01 23:43:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2cd66b15622665319751d943b75cd694c861d55a3872998cc36d242f2191736Block Operator
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