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 6560485 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 46558188 epoch_slot_no: 161388 block_no: 6560308 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 13882 time: 2021-11-28 18:34:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49f9ca52211e14779ca6acb65d3a2ea54d8e91294de76a328efb04dc620fc4f2Block Operator
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