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 6563399 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 46620639 epoch_slot_no: 223839 block_no: 6563222 slot_leader_id: 5195851 size: 17556 time: 2021-11-29 11:55:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408eaa50e217866e5d65d2ff340a6dcf7ee80b3de558489d232d16604511d028Block Operator
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