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 6568177 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 46718835 epoch_slot_no: 322035 block_no: 6568000 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 8698 time: 2021-11-30 15:12:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74cb5c46104ef51d670e295bb684948858753815094f3bfdeb2f4e0a5f2c63edBlock Operator
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