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 6559146 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 46530466 epoch_slot_no: 133666 block_no: 6558969 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 18596 time: 2021-11-28 10:52:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4aa7369046fe9dffec43939ceddf33694250762a52a46fd8a2f624b1cb27432Block Operator
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