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 6558464 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 46516739 epoch_slot_no: 119939 block_no: 6558287 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 13861 time: 2021-11-28 07:03:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x301ed4729b4ac125cf3ba18fe021fc7a1b2f76888f9738f9331b19db4d6106a7Block Operator
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