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 6552469 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 46392992 epoch_slot_no: 428192 block_no: 6552292 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 54311 time: 2021-11-26 20:41:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e04d6e16dbd84a418cfcec80e66875860b043e85e36f6266658c8ec39ee292Block Operator
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