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 6569753 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 46750409 epoch_slot_no: 353609 block_no: 6569576 slot_leader_id: 4564695 size: 3098 time: 2021-11-30 23:58:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2f0a543d749aab3dfbf0884e982eb481167f547209c5b156515b1ec7e91d2f2Block Operator
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