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 6566544 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 46684022 epoch_slot_no: 287222 block_no: 6566367 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 13955 time: 2021-11-30 05:31:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf3dffe729ff517e3879a9f48b031860000eb9d61f71a0fcf5cc2bf6d0e500dfBlock Operator
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