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 6566887 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 46690984 epoch_slot_no: 294184 block_no: 6566710 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 44432 time: 2021-11-30 07:27:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67fd33e0afac2c2ab48883c4e43bc835a9fa13f13e16b66f3a30b9a056d42ab5Block Operator
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