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 6566843 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46690211 epoch_slot_no: 293411 block_no: 6566666 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 8767 time: 2021-11-30 07:15:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadc4cbb1df0a2b0248e1e47b494270a5772ce0a17f39040f0fd3b671cc71f883Block Operator
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