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 6562042 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 46591491 epoch_slot_no: 194691 block_no: 6561865 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 10312 time: 2021-11-29 03:49:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6d7d7517dcbb06ce783c0e8d3dc7cf1e02769a94b1a6d2590b3c1651a4ccd9eBlock Operator
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