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 6575387 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 46862874 epoch_slot_no: 34074 block_no: 6575210 slot_leader_id: 4580300 size: 23787 time: 2021-12-02 07:12:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafa2367dddab0d584650dc56a297470ae55d223ca96b9067117bcb6aa5a717c8Block Operator
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