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 6574630 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 46848159 epoch_slot_no: 19359 block_no: 6574453 slot_leader_id: 5063926 size: 33896 time: 2021-12-02 03:07:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd7fa3cefff450db856e0bae403ee1ca0114a0537712452b3dd5d5d6905b9046Block Operator
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