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 6574954 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 46854758 epoch_slot_no: 25958 block_no: 6574777 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 32096 time: 2021-12-02 04:57:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b1f1d306c485a91c9776a0526a3690e925faecbc39791d1e9016406581df998Block Operator
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