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 6565493 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 46662962 epoch_slot_no: 266162 block_no: 6565316 slot_leader_id: 5907585 size: 33174 time: 2021-11-29 23:40:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3feab6ad7121a5329453a4ea7e887ee56a5d7462d400b2a43974b9e72ff9dabbBlock Operator
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