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 6574298 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 46841037 epoch_slot_no: 12237 block_no: 6574121 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 14916 time: 2021-12-02 01:08:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e738f00156d6321ac30c3fdd069f0c78e756f96127cc1a0a56aee0aac73a16dBlock Operator
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