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 6565467 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46662427 epoch_slot_no: 265627 block_no: 6565290 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 16022 time: 2021-11-29 23:31:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d39f0129a2964ce9ec3ad285c041a2a01eef0396f411c5658b2cf25a56dcef1Block Operator
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