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 6569598 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 46747111 epoch_slot_no: 350311 block_no: 6569421 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 10249 time: 2021-11-30 23:03:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25ce0feb5a5926f7c9955fc6788de60c8aa25acd7b45a83a53d774b6092b3171Block Operator
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