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 6558276 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 46512433 epoch_slot_no: 115633 block_no: 6558099 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 32089 time: 2021-11-28 05:52:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c275431a5fa5800a702314b4eeca8a93c96cce18e894b3e574cc6c800ec4117Block Operator
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