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 6567529 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 46704524 epoch_slot_no: 307724 block_no: 6567352 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 6835 time: 2021-11-30 11:13:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39eebf41428c0414e95027d04a1b014683899e97c562590bd6ef94df4e28d515Block Operator
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