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 6564404 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 46642077 epoch_slot_no: 245277 block_no: 6564227 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 64106 time: 2021-11-29 17:52:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03253c5e15d620137ac4df7a6f539d43514e0c4f0a94844dedf7d27cd3a2c241Block Operator
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