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 6569035 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 46735809 epoch_slot_no: 339009 block_no: 6568858 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 48097 time: 2021-11-30 19:55:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84491f5eca570cad69145e3392e8c7ea5eba24df5f94fd74860883dbfa34de7bBlock Operator
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