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 6574138 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46838193 epoch_slot_no: 9393 block_no: 6573961 slot_leader_id: 6547159 size: 11237 time: 2021-12-02 00:21:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b056ca7b7c463f528d366ab2288661a5c33fb48eaa789b31131704e25217f98Block Operator
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