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 6559490 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 46537628 epoch_slot_no: 140828 block_no: 6559313 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 7586 time: 2021-11-28 12:51:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0959fc94f8e101236e9ddc37b2ef985d5c956cd5e8fd8ccd8310abcb2d66408aBlock Operator
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