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 6559649 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 46540952 epoch_slot_no: 144152 block_no: 6559472 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 6434 time: 2021-11-28 13:47:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1990121b4b0af7946d3f25382e993e67b5a8a2375b31bcb292181fee8bb04863Block Operator
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