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 6563626 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 46625444 epoch_slot_no: 228644 block_no: 6563449 slot_leader_id: 5195851 size: 2530 time: 2021-11-29 13:15:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda48938049da1c517f307b9ab1639b24df85dcef5842f5f83d5a6cba8620cbdeBlock Operator
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