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 6569861 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 46752884 epoch_slot_no: 356084 block_no: 6569684 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 52791 time: 2021-12-01 00:39:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66a10457dc6b0377c17601baaaf95d929a02c3a0ff3f2496776351caaa52b5aaBlock Operator
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