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 6564922 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 120 slot_no: 46652143 epoch_slot_no: 255343 block_no: 6564745 slot_leader_id: 6503890 size: 63506 time: 2021-11-29 20:40:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4986c01942c09e59d2a34e01370d7374c22f89aa3e1f58edab8094b719ca7201Block Operator
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