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 6564492 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 46643561 epoch_slot_no: 246761 block_no: 6564315 slot_leader_id: 4557828 size: 3271 time: 2021-11-29 18:17:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ca53574ddba57345886c629c04916a35faa4c4b6d44e742d38e25b0c89360e7Block Operator
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