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 6562618 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 46603859 epoch_slot_no: 207059 block_no: 6562441 slot_leader_id: 5514322 size: 63247 time: 2021-11-29 07:15:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9de6b3735bfa018909831f1544551da1068930073a3388e437cd4e0b25024faBlock Operator
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