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 6560317 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 46554788 epoch_slot_no: 157988 block_no: 6560140 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 10116 time: 2021-11-28 17:37:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13a576ed091d08df45d707c61613bd8d6b1ab9643d6208bb8422f8e951f8711cBlock Operator
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