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 6566436 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 46682186 epoch_slot_no: 285386 block_no: 6566259 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 17152 time: 2021-11-30 05:01:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f21a19c6cf6980a559d72751b8e5a4fb315e00dc7d99ae4c04ebda53683658aBlock Operator
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