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 6558460 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 46516669 epoch_slot_no: 119869 block_no: 6558283 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 12535 time: 2021-11-28 07:02:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f65a1f579f66caa741c745479eae6d36c53207f0ddb2c6a06cae059f361be7Block Operator
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