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 6552561 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 46395015 epoch_slot_no: 430215 block_no: 6552384 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 33862 time: 2021-11-26 21:15:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee68982bbb6c20db0ba9121a5a6210b0fb96af0d0dbfb93c314191a5609fb461Block Operator
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