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 6563476 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46622237 epoch_slot_no: 225437 block_no: 6563299 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 35409 time: 2021-11-29 12:22:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa623aff491d80f747d33e2e26a7240259a9a27c0107cd996e5d6199e2080b6faBlock Operator
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