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 6568149 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 46718257 epoch_slot_no: 321457 block_no: 6567972 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 9671 time: 2021-11-30 15:02:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68fcb52950c9d3ad36769810bffa0cd4b141596d69f00596c1340c1ab3848bdaBlock Operator
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