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 6563841 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 46630091 epoch_slot_no: 233291 block_no: 6563664 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 5526 time: 2021-11-29 14:33:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4594b96489d6ce401d447709bb3461a1b484a7dda248d67c172484f67e9d1418Block Operator
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