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 6564766 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 46649088 epoch_slot_no: 252288 block_no: 6564589 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 42781 time: 2021-11-29 19:49:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf529216a9e175fc5cdc147d471e3e33205a643eeece9d7d4f1c86c876c2b7f3bBlock Operator
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