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 6566996 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 46692664 epoch_slot_no: 295864 block_no: 6566819 slot_leader_id: 6468755 size: 10482 time: 2021-11-30 07:55:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x743c7f40148072de0e6d1c3dc3ca716c2f8b0bc4bdde2468a7d6bb1653dbf69fBlock Operator
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