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 6568291 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 46721058 epoch_slot_no: 324258 block_no: 6568114 slot_leader_id: 6148506 size: 11689 time: 2021-11-30 15:49:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x342a057bd3ab1d828100952f53034739385cec36cbf8f9ed76a9fa0dba29e700Block Operator
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