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 6569688 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 46749048 epoch_slot_no: 352248 block_no: 6569511 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 7794 time: 2021-11-30 23:35:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd84c37e341ecd4bf5a423bb91af912fe4e62393d311fbae0f62fc6f60da610c1Block Operator
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