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 6559489 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 46537623 epoch_slot_no: 140823 block_no: 6559312 slot_leader_id: 5494890 size: 8927 time: 2021-11-28 12:51:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd72d070834209218a38ec656f87951437a4a8f1e7a80a86ad2734c3903777ebBlock Operator
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