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 6559756 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 46543275 epoch_slot_no: 146475 block_no: 6559579 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 15525 time: 2021-11-28 14:26:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3095992b2627e68d12bc92522dce5cbd42dcda215cd870f8d39c4cac4491eb1Block Operator
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