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 6569399 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 46743116 epoch_slot_no: 346316 block_no: 6569222 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 31358 time: 2021-11-30 21:56:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b1c8ceb1dc8e46c65218054589c6e78d6571669018ce3d625a886d2d5a9e3e3Block Operator
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