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 6559086 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 46529158 epoch_slot_no: 132358 block_no: 6558909 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 9020 time: 2021-11-28 10:30:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fab05d8301702b3f0884c624156051be73a68fd2fa29c2ec9ac0652e2141332Block Operator
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