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 6568732 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 46730065 epoch_slot_no: 333265 block_no: 6568555 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 45175 time: 2021-11-30 18:19:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05898de32a8ad6ae77a8aa711dcbbbbbedf1dc338bd6769a38bb85c0c8f7eb49Block Operator
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