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 6567222 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 46697489 epoch_slot_no: 300689 block_no: 6567045 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 5651 time: 2021-11-30 09:16:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18a741b8e50f6c2ad348b1e5e7caba08e75b078f59c95769213fa64ce3eb253dBlock Operator
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