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 6552458 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 96 slot_no: 46392798 epoch_slot_no: 427998 block_no: 6552281 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 62811 time: 2021-11-26 20:38:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ceaaf639acd9ec1166ec04b29dab073d0b7398c46ed1f2f6af948a00558a170Block Operator
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