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 6562668 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 46605187 epoch_slot_no: 208387 block_no: 6562491 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 6545 time: 2021-11-29 07:37:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a5d2188be303067a750abef4ff621c447ac1f5a8f2bf52773db97af5ed83bcbBlock Operator
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