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 6566892 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 46691025 epoch_slot_no: 294225 block_no: 6566715 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 3598 time: 2021-11-30 07:28:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa11fb488e817212a9d590214a9371181199b543f27668fb336c8f516792f1d1aBlock Operator
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