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 6558545 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 46518381 epoch_slot_no: 121581 block_no: 6558368 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 1898 time: 2021-11-28 07:31:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x519cab6896e0e53aaf78adf8788b1ba9d56d3ae69f8987d24989f9e6600f63a2Block Operator
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