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 6564471 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 46643345 epoch_slot_no: 246545 block_no: 6564294 slot_leader_id: 6087703 size: 7635 time: 2021-11-29 18:13:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b246bd1eb3df1d5d9537d290fd3726e7b7a7fc0b15cbb15e7f137e15fc5aa10Block Operator
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