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 6559305 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 46533773 epoch_slot_no: 136973 block_no: 6559128 slot_leader_id: 5834423 size: 15394 time: 2021-11-28 11:47:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f9ae8d8c8cb3eacd9ddaa6ee4648f0f0eea9c51f79dec5d1c7784f395796188Block Operator
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