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 6574035 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 46836157 epoch_slot_no: 7357 block_no: 6573858 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 13282 time: 2021-12-01 23:47:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedc8aa7ab23df4a9c141b13f5b2c84a6649a00d9a9958ad1b97374d053ea472aBlock Operator
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