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 6566394 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 46681195 epoch_slot_no: 284395 block_no: 6566217 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 20502 time: 2021-11-30 04:44:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x236a4afd1cf9ff99555d3e632a8d0a9d08c9f8ad9335f1c0bf49edcca0e6b371Block Operator
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