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 6564028 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 101 slot_no: 46634027 epoch_slot_no: 237227 block_no: 6563851 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 63473 time: 2021-11-29 15:38:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b24c01e73fffd08103878fdfdb66b5edb50a2d3c923778f72d7c76ed8c1f4a2Block Operator
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