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 6564846 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 46650626 epoch_slot_no: 253826 block_no: 6564669 slot_leader_id: 4742467 size: 7574 time: 2021-11-29 20:15:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f496f39aa50b428a38330e03ab2a03fa9e3bc418e6c45d08ad220f3032c55b1Block Operator
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