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 6567975 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 46714341 epoch_slot_no: 317541 block_no: 6567798 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 10782 time: 2021-11-30 13:57:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12ca2e571e429a06637575567cfea36e1280227d2fa14ef7b33fe00b35a52d6cBlock Operator
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