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 6569996 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 46755616 epoch_slot_no: 358816 block_no: 6569819 slot_leader_id: 6554340 size: 10062 time: 2021-12-01 01:25:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x100e64bc08b47be1d82d95ae9d41e2a44f3061b31764818f2b74aa92551a137eBlock Operator
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