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 6562526 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 46601916 epoch_slot_no: 205116 block_no: 6562349 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 33617 time: 2021-11-29 06:43:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6f25232c9cca8ccd742d3b873634d11c4b670dd0ed5d7f7fb90608b5d2d9316Block Operator
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