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 6565457 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 46662150 epoch_slot_no: 265350 block_no: 6565280 slot_leader_id: 6565457 size: 48302 time: 2021-11-29 23:27:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb885fef9e5adcd49203d0925fc59811375ad93b06661de7fc6d587741fdd64b8Block Operator
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