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 6561175 Details
Epoch: 305 Number of transactions in block: 85 slot_no: 46572279 epoch_slot_no: 175479 block_no: 6560998 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 50977 time: 2021-11-28 22:29:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2efb54f3c4e022d9094f9f1a14abcfd16b1a020b5b01ff70e95635084f547d7Block Operator
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