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 6564907 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 46651888 epoch_slot_no: 255088 block_no: 6564730 slot_leader_id: 6564907 size: 26880 time: 2021-11-29 20:36:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x998232dad113735125f4600b33018cd47faae36d9ed3e0a18b281e7836f87ce8Block Operator
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