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 6574314 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 46841320 epoch_slot_no: 12520 block_no: 6574137 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 16573 time: 2021-12-02 01:13:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x265edc91d8e1448e29b511495c133632a7ed272e80cc75f104c668f5a0b1197cBlock Operator
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