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 6567876 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 46712054 epoch_slot_no: 315254 block_no: 6567699 slot_leader_id: 4567564 size: 28027 time: 2021-11-30 13:19:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a38f3028413146917d1a0fd940eb20d850c40cca96ac9fa64085e341272b27bBlock Operator
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