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 6566514 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 46683479 epoch_slot_no: 286679 block_no: 6566337 slot_leader_id: 4768597 size: 7142 time: 2021-11-30 05:22:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8460dd22b61bcc442cbaf68d7ef78436ca4263f99632ec9307617268c407e97aBlock Operator
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