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 6563533 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 46623415 epoch_slot_no: 226615 block_no: 6563356 slot_leader_id: 6532435 size: 23602 time: 2021-11-29 12:41:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb854c518698f401066c0408e6a68cc20234faffcdd5a260edd962a2b6f643c4eBlock Operator
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