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 6560516 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 82 slot_no: 46558927 epoch_slot_no: 162127 block_no: 6560339 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 61603 time: 2021-11-28 18:46:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x021e5d16d8c7a0ed4dd912ce705ae263a93bc29e02527783cd8f65b9c889af5aBlock Operator
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