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 6552382 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 85 slot_no: 46391452 epoch_slot_no: 426652 block_no: 6552205 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 63984 time: 2021-11-26 20:15:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x217b034f37d36327a2f75b30369bc61d39770cb3451bb5cb01d9db8ea045c950Block Operator
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