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 6552601 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 46395542 epoch_slot_no: 430742 block_no: 6552424 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 9722 time: 2021-11-26 21:23:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65bd781dfaedca4a942ca5c9970c1cacbd71f623a5acc95b87fa7ae84be36764Block Operator
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