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 6564122 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 46636377 epoch_slot_no: 239577 block_no: 6563945 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 23734 time: 2021-11-29 16:17:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81dabdc10f2cf5bd288c4ac04b7528c58af33a9657f98065431f50fad543ab92Block Operator
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