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 6569179 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 46738960 epoch_slot_no: 342160 block_no: 6569002 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 47568 time: 2021-11-30 20:47:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c8a832c4c8a1521abf219e7bc08eaeee4628ce712ccae9010db832a30d97898Block Operator
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