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 6564459 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 46643193 epoch_slot_no: 246393 block_no: 6564282 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 5451 time: 2021-11-29 18:11:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4b315a20939a3f1f95b9262cae44654cb024953b3d2639ded2d1aa41f105e8bBlock Operator
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