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 6567136 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 46695823 epoch_slot_no: 299023 block_no: 6566959 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 63672 time: 2021-11-30 08:48:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bb7693c98dd2834c97b00f85c1a04c7a734b6043a9f13d65da047559420c93fBlock Operator
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