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 6563050 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 46613119 epoch_slot_no: 216319 block_no: 6562873 slot_leader_id: 5038699 size: 46388 time: 2021-11-29 09:50:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8117b3eefa7aca4aca77b4b7e2264c8a245f3d518c42cc04cd0ff15be12d3cd7Block Operator
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