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 6560470 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 46557918 epoch_slot_no: 161118 block_no: 6560293 slot_leader_id: 5882149 size: 46050 time: 2021-11-28 18:30:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddc6ccf174ed69eadd5e341146ae969adde79fa60fc69a0d5d575b97fe827662Block Operator
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