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 6560221 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 46552854 epoch_slot_no: 156054 block_no: 6560044 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 36135 time: 2021-11-28 17:05:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9b4b6aadcce44bbfa39ff6a6b48e3678caefcf9f747b692b1ca75c48ee0c849Block Operator
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