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 6560869 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 102 slot_no: 46565827 epoch_slot_no: 169027 block_no: 6560692 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 55707 time: 2021-11-28 20:41:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3872b13f5c300f410565f0c5cd2c7925c278a3afb8e139a10ca939b1b97fb6e3Block Operator
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