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 6569552 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 46746198 epoch_slot_no: 349398 block_no: 6569375 slot_leader_id: 6179624 size: 9878 time: 2021-11-30 22:48:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70af9ff0a82ad73e872a8ca7a246aa018404af18be7241d5180eeefe74bbca5dBlock Operator
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