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 6559493 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 46537681 epoch_slot_no: 140881 block_no: 6559316 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 5873 time: 2021-11-28 12:52:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52c218d7b1950be1a13e040a79559e807ca66f2a2ce3106aa6ea9ed2fef8e8beBlock Operator
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