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 6560949 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 46567684 epoch_slot_no: 170884 block_no: 6560772 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 35458 time: 2021-11-28 21:12:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa51d2b0414176866093e73fca5a0e4accd890161d4e9db5a1cc3e8765c949a83Block Operator
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