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 6569756 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 46750473 epoch_slot_no: 353673 block_no: 6569579 slot_leader_id: 6353554 size: 37871 time: 2021-11-30 23:59:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36026e7f997a10767714faf4a93903ebedf6976bf41f7fb9dc00b6a86501dd15Block Operator
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