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 6562700 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 46605842 epoch_slot_no: 209042 block_no: 6562523 slot_leader_id: 6403578 size: 12534 time: 2021-11-29 07:48:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d8e8478a511c8a9fbb663cfa3d73d9cea42b351df2de38118ed247a16db97b4Block Operator
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