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 6563123 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 46614646 epoch_slot_no: 217846 block_no: 6562946 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 21877 time: 2021-11-29 10:15:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf88b46114271106d4a86c6dfe8c6efa9b97d2e3645be81495a9ce2f07f3962d4Block Operator
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