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 6558658 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 46520881 epoch_slot_no: 124081 block_no: 6558481 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 54444 time: 2021-11-28 08:12:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3289d69ab90f3d6263f4edddc6fe495afd52ad2c3ca9e4c21b550874ece3753Block Operator
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