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 6568744 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 46730325 epoch_slot_no: 333525 block_no: 6568567 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 11218 time: 2021-11-30 18:23:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98b3faefb48fd55385ad2d5d2f53c583a4d681a2d0e6b338b0f4caa6dd1817deBlock Operator
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