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 6558568 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 46518803 epoch_slot_no: 122003 block_no: 6558391 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 9330 time: 2021-11-28 07:38:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d038f8a5714c3418e65d46cd59fd833da5a6865a17acba1c2e9d712bf875279Block Operator
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