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 6568805 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 46731503 epoch_slot_no: 334703 block_no: 6568628 slot_leader_id: 4577258 size: 13187 time: 2021-11-30 18:43:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0db38ac30813e0642216eebc617e512271f63e8a4a6b27da7f6a3bc3ec9fc4dBlock Operator
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